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DLH denies Borommaratchachonnani Road closure, plans diversions for elevated road build.

DLH denies Borommaratchachonnani Road closure, plans diversions for elevated road build.

MGR Online•Economy•2h ago

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The Department of Highways denies reports of a complete closure of Borommaratchachonnani Road, stating construction of an elevated road extension will include diversions instead of a 100% traffic halt.

  • •The Department of Highways (DLH) has denied claims of a 100% traffic closure on Borommaratchachonnani Road for elevated road construction.
  • •Construction on the elevated section of Highway No. 338 will only commence after the M82 motorway on Rama 2 Road is fully operational.
  • •Traffic diversions will be implemented to minimize impact, and a full 100% closure is not planned.

Overview

  • •The Department of Highways (DLH) has refuted information circulating in some media outlets regarding a 100% traffic closure on Borommaratchachonnani Road.
  • •The DLH explicitly states that the information about a complete closure for the elevated road extension project is "untrue."
  • •The construction project for the elevated section of Highway No. 338 has not yet begun, and no Notice to Proceed (NTP) has been issued.
  • •Construction on Borommaratchachonnani Road will commence only after the M82 motorway (Bang Khun Thian - Ban Phaeo) on Rama 2 Road has returned to normal traffic flow.
  • •This sequencing is to ensure citizens have alternative travel routes and to prevent excessive overall traffic impact.
  • •The DLH is coordinating traffic management plans with relevant agencies, including Metropolitan Police Bureau and Nakhon Pathom Provincial Police, to assess impacts and ensure safety.
  • •The DLH assures that traffic will not be 100% closed during construction, with only necessary diversions implemented around the construction zones for safety.
  • •The DLH will officially announce the project start date through its media channels to allow the public to plan their travel.

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Key Quotes

Department of Highways
"This information is untrue."
ข้อมูลดังกล่าว "ไม่เป็นความจริง"
Department of Highways
"There will be no 100% traffic closure during construction as reported."
จะไม่มีการปิดการจราจร 100% ระหว่างก่อสร้างตามอย่างที่เป็นข่าว

Key Entities

Organization

Department of Highways (DLH)(กรมทางหลวง)ℹ️
The governmental organization responsible for road infrastructure in Thailand, which issued a statement clarifying traffic closure plans.
Metropolitan Police Bureau(กองบัญชาการตำรวจนครบาล)ℹ️
A police organization involved in coordinating traffic management plans with the Department of Highways.
Nakhon Pathom Provincial Police(ตำรวจภูธร จังหวัดนครปฐม)
A provincial police force collaborating with the Department of Highways on traffic management for the construction project.
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️
A governmental body in Bangkok cooperating with the Department of Highways on traffic management assessments.
Traffic Police Division (TPD)(กองบังคับการตำรวจจราจร)
A police division that will review and consider the proposed traffic management plan.

Place

Borommaratchachonnani Road(ถนนบรมราชชนนี)ℹ️
A major road in Thailand that was the subject of news reports regarding a potential traffic closure for construction.
Highway No. 338(ทางหลวงหมายเลข 338)
The official designation for Borommaratchachonnani Road, relevant to the planned elevated road construction.
Phutthamonthon Sai 3 - Sai 4(พุทธมณฑลสาย 3 - 4)
A specific section of Borommaratchachonnani Road where the elevated road construction is planned.
Rama 2 Road(ถนนพระราม 2)
The road where the M82 Motorway is located, influencing the timeline for construction on Borommaratchachonnani Road.