Korat Chaos: Mittraphap Road No Red Lights Trial, Intersections Closed Affecting Drivers

Matichon•Society•20d ago

Reader Briefing

A trial removing traffic lights on Mittraphap Road in Korat has caused city-wide disruption and traffic issues due to the closure of three key intersections.

•A trial project to remove traffic lights on Mittraphap Road in Nakhon Ratchasima is causing significant traffic problems.
•Three intersections (BKS.2, PTT.Samrongchan, and a junction near Terminal 21) have been fully closed.
•Drivers, accustomed to traffic lights for years, are facing navigation challenges and rerouting.
•While traffic flow is reportedly smoother in some areas, the impact on commuters is unavoidable.

Overview

•Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Police, the City Police Station, and the Nakhon Ratchasima District 2 Highway Department launched a project to remove traffic lights on Highway No. 2, Mittraphap Road.
•This project is a trial to operate Mittraphap Road without traffic lights, impacting traffic flow and driver routines.
•The closure of the BKS.2 intersection fully affects public transport, requiring them to wait for signals at Pradok intersection or U-turn near Terminal 21.
•The PTT.Samrongchan intersection is fully closed, forcing drivers to U-turn at the Nakhon Ratchasima intersection.
•Drivers have been accustomed to navigating these intersections with traffic lights for decades, leading to disorientation.
•While traffic congestion is not accumulating, the impact on travel is unavoidable for motorists.
•The trial is being conducted to assess alternative traffic management methods on a major highway.

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Key Entities

Place

Mittraphap Road(ถนนมิตรภาพ)

A major highway in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand, currently undergoing a traffic light removal trial.

Nakhon Ratchasima(นครราชสีมา)ℹ️

A province in northeastern Thailand, and the location of the Mittraphap Road traffic light trial.

BKS.2 Intersection(แยก บขส.2)

An intersection in Nakhon Ratchasima that has been fully closed as part of the Mittraphap Road traffic light trial.

Pradok Intersection(แยกประโดก)

An intersection in Nakhon Ratchasima where public transport must wait for traffic signals to turn right or make a U-turn.

Terminal 21 Shopping Center(ศูนย์การค้าเทอร์มินอล 21)

A shopping center in Nakhon Ratchasima near an area where drivers may need to U-turn due to road closures.

PTT.Samrongchan Intersection(แยก ปตท.สำโรงจันทร์)

An intersection in Nakhon Ratchasima that has been fully closed as part of the Mittraphap Road traffic light trial, requiring U-turns.

Nakhon Ratchasima Intersection(แยกนครราชสีมา)

An intersection in Nakhon Ratchasima where drivers must U-turn due to the closure of PTT.Samrongchan Intersection.

Person

Pol. Col. Chusit Lor Saeng(พ.ต.อ.ชูสิทธิ์ หล่อแสง)

Deputy Commander of the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Police, involved in the Mittraphap Road traffic light trial.

Pol. Col. Sirichai Srichaiypanya(พ.ต.อ.ศิริชัย ศรีชัยปัญญา)

Director of the Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima Police Station, involved in the Mittraphap Road traffic light trial.

Pol. Lt. Col. Athissan Pho Si(พ.ต.ท.อธิสรรค์ โพธิ์ศรี)

Deputy Traffic Superintendent of Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima Police Station, involved in the Mittraphap Road traffic light trial.

Pol. Lt. Col. Kriangkrai Ma Klang(พ.ต.ท.เกรียงไกร มากลาง)

Traffic Inspector of Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima Police Station, involved in the Mittraphap Road traffic light trial.

Organization

Nakhon Ratchasima Highway District 2(แขวงทางหลวงนครราชสีมาที่ 2)

A highway authority responsible for parts of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, involved in the Mittraphap Road traffic light trial.