Korat Traffic Congested, Special Lanes Opened

Matichon•Society•2d ago

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Heavy traffic congestion is reported in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, with special lanes opened to manage the flow of vehicles returning to northeastern hometowns.

•Heavy traffic congestion occurred on April 11 in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, affecting both main and secondary roads.
•The congestion was particularly noticeable on Mittraphap Road and the Nakhon Ratchasima bypass road.
•Special lanes were opened along sections of road to facilitate the continuous flow of travelers heading to northeastern provinces.
•Authorities are monitoring and managing traffic to ensure safety and improve movement during the peak travel period.

Overview

•On April 11, around 3:30 PM, heavy traffic was observed in Nakhon Ratchasima Province.
•A large number of people were traveling to return to their hometowns in the northeastern region.
•On Mittraphap Road near the Mittraphap bypass, traffic moved slowly, alternating between stops and slow movement, due to the high volume of vehicles.
•The highway district placed concrete barriers and fiber lights to divide traffic lanes in an area where new concrete road construction was incomplete, resulting in uneven road edges and the need for controlled passage.
•On Mittraphap Road from Taek Market intersection to Ban Wat intersection, the road towards Khon Kaen and other northeastern provinces was filled with vehicles in all lanes, with some vehicles using the shoulder to create a fourth lane.
•Drivers attempting to overtake illegally in narrow or construction zones posed a risk of accidents and further traffic delays.
•The highway police deployed patrol vehicles to monitor and prevent traffic violations, especially in congested or narrow areas, to ensure safety.
•The Highway District 1 Nakhon Ratchasima, in collaboration with the Highway Police at Ban Som, opened special lanes for over 5 kilometers from Ban Samrit intersection to Taek Market intersection, in order to relieve traffic congestion that stretched for kilometers and improve speed from 40-60 km/h.

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Key Entities

Place

Nakhon Ratchasima Province(จ.นครราชสีมา)ℹ️

Location in Thailand experiencing significant traffic congestion.

Mittraphap Road(ถนนมิตรภาพ)ℹ️

A major highway in Thailand experiencing heavy traffic congestion.

Nakhon Ratchasima Bypass Road(ถนนเลี่ยงเมืองนครราชสีมา)

A bypass road in Nakhon Ratchasima Province affected by heavy traffic.

Northeastern Region(ภาคอีสาน)ℹ️

Geographical region in Thailand where many travelers are heading to, causing increased road traffic.

Organization

Highway District(แขวงทางหลวงฯ)

The governmental body responsible for highway maintenance and traffic management in the article's location.

Highway Police(ตำรวจทางหลวง)

The law enforcement agency responsible for traffic control and safety on highways in the article's context.

Highway District 1 Nakhon Ratchasima(แขวงทางหลวงที่ 1 นครราชสีมา)

A specific regional branch of the highway authority managing traffic and road conditions in Nakhon Ratchasima.

Ban Som Highway Police(เจ้าหน้าที่ตำรวจทางหลวงบ้านส้ม)

A specific unit of the highway police involved in opening special lanes for traffic management.