DRR Expands SP.1006 Road in Samut Prakan to 6 Lanes by 2027

MGR Online•Economy•1d ago

Reader Briefing

The Department of Rural Roads is expanding the SP.1006 highway in Samut Prakan Province to six lanes to alleviate traffic congestion.

•The Department of Rural Roads is expanding the SP.1006 highway from 4 to 6 lanes over a distance of 9.525 kilometers.
•The total budget for the project exceeds 1.4 billion baht.
•Construction is expected to be completed in 2027.
•The project covers the Bang Bo and Bang Sao Thong districts of Samut Prakan Province.

•The SP.1006 highway between Highway 3 and Kheha Bang Phli passes through Bang Phli Industrial Estate and several large communities and hospitals.
•Traffic congestion occurs regularly during rush hours, particularly at the intersection of Highway 3268 (Thepharak Road), due to continuous urban and industrial growth.
•The Department of Rural Roads is increasing the road capacity from 4 lanes to 6 lanes in two sections totaling 9.525 kilometers.
•Section 1 covers 6.500 kilometers with a budget of 719.100 million baht and includes the expansion of 7 bridges over canals.
•Section 1 of the SP.1006 expansion is over 57% complete, while Section 2 is over 55% complete.
•Section 2 covers 3.025 kilometers with a budget of 749.900 million baht and includes a bridge over Highway 3268 and the Samrong Canal.
•The Department of Rural Roads expects the entire project to be completed in 2027.
•The Department of Rural Roads has instructed supervisors and contractors to strictly manage safety and dust prevention through increased watering.

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Department of Rural Roads(กรมทางหลวงชนบท)ℹ️

The government agency responsible for the expansion of the SP.1006 highway.

Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)ℹ️

The ministry overseeing the Department of Rural Roads.

Pichit Hunsi(พิชิต หุ่นศิริ)

Director General of the Department of Rural Roads.

Piphat Ratchakitprakarn(พิพัฒน์ รัชกิจประการ)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport whose policy drives the infrastructure development.

Samut Prakan(สมุทรปราการ)ℹ️

The province where the SP.1006 highway expansion project is located.

Bang Bo(บางบ่อ)

A district in Samut Prakan Province involved in the road expansion project.

Bang Sao Thong(บางเสาธง)

A district in Samut Prakan Province involved in the road expansion project.

Bang Phli Industrial Estate(นิคมอุตสาหกรรมบางพลี)

An industrial area located along the SP.1006 highway.

Thepharak Road(ถนนเทพารักษ์)

Highway 3268, which intersects with SP.1006 and experiences regular traffic congestion.

Samrong Canal(คลองสำโรง)ℹ️

A canal that will have a bridge expanded over it as part of Section 2 of the project.