The eight-lane bridge over Bangkok’s Chao Phraya river is predicted to be accomplished subsequent yr. The country’s widest river bridge might be completed this month, nevertheless, the bridge will need to move inspections.
According to ASEAN NOW, the Expressway Authority of Thailand says the 2-kilometre-long-cable-stayed bridge is expected to be officially inaugurated early subsequent year. The bridge, which runs parallel to the Rama IX bridge, is a part of the Rama III– Dao Khanong – Outer Ring Road Expressway venture.
That challenge goals to extend 18.7 kilometres from the Bang Khunthian interchange alongside Rama II Road. It will then stretch to the Bang Khlo interchange, connecting the Chalerm Maha Nakhon and Si Rat expressways.
EXAT additionally added that the energy testing performed with the full mannequin of the bridge confirmed that it might withstand a typhoon/hurricane/cyclone with winds as a lot as 270 kilometres per hour.
The bridge is predicted to alleviate congestion from the Rama IX bridge, which is scheduled to bear repairs in 2025. The Rama IX bridge shall be closed for about a 12 months of upkeep.
The venture may even assist alleviate site visitors in provinces to the south and west of Thailand. Currently, More outdated Rama IX bridge sees a mean of 104,000 vehicles per day.
Last 12 months, authorities introduced that the brand new bridge would open later in 2022. But, the 6.6 billion baht project is a bit delayed. HM King Vachiralongkorn is anticipated to officiate on the opening and provide his auspicious name to the bridge, Rama 10.
Meanwhile, Thailand and Japan’s collaborative high-speed rail venture, linking Bangkok to Chiang Mai, is anticipated to begin quickly after years of planning. The first phase of the challenge would see the railway run from Bangkok to Phitsanulok for over 380 kilometres, then continue to Chiang Mai for an additional 288 kilometres..