Mitraphap Road Traffic Jam: Cars Out of Fuel, Police Assist

Matichon•Society•2d ago

Reader Briefing

Heavy traffic on Mitraphap Road leads to some vehicles running out of fuel, with highway police providing assistance.

•Severe traffic congestion occurred on Mitraphap Road, heading towards Nakhon Ratchasima, on April 11.
•The congestion was exacerbated by people traveling for the Songkran festival and drivers opting for the main road over the temporary Motorway No. 6.
•Several vehicles ran out of fuel due to the prolonged traffic, prompting highway police to help ferry drivers to gas stations.
•The situation is expected to worsen in the evening and at night, with authorities preparing to manage increased traffic volume.

•On April 11, traffic on Mitraphap Road heading towards Nakhon Ratchasima became heavily congested.
•The congestion is attributed to many people traveling to their hometowns in the Northeast for the Songkran festival.
•Travelers are preferring the main highway, Mitraphap Road, over the temporary Motorway No. 6, leading to increased volume on Mitraphap Road.
•Congestion on Mitraphap Road, particularly near the Khae Market intersection in Non Sung district, caused numerous vehicles to run out of fuel.
•Highway police officers from Baan Som provided assistance by transporting drivers to purchase fuel for their vehicles.
•Traffic was reported to be slow-moving for over 10 kilometers, with vehicles moving at approximately 60-70 kilometers per hour.
•It is anticipated that traffic volume will increase further during the evening and nighttime, and officials are prepared to provide full service and assistance.
•Drivers should be aware of potential fuel shortages and heavy traffic on Mitraphap Road during the Songkran festival.

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Mitraphap Road(ถนนมิตรภาพ)

A major highway in Thailand experiencing significant traffic congestion.

Nakhon Ratchasima Province(จ.นครราชสีมา)ℹ️

A province in the Northeast of Thailand, a destination for many travelers.

Non Sung District(อ.โนนสูง)

A district within Nakhon Ratchasima province where traffic congestion was particularly severe.

Khae Market Intersection(แยกตลาดแค)

A specific intersection in Non Sung District, Nakhon Ratchasima, that experienced severe traffic.

Motorway No. 6 Bang Pa-In – Nakhon Ratchasima(มอเตอร์เวย์ หมายเลข 6 สายบางปะอิน-นครราชสีมา)

A newly opened temporary motorway intended to alleviate traffic congestion.

Highway Police(เจ้าหน้าที่ตำรวจทางหลวง)

Law enforcement officials responsible for monitoring and managing traffic on highways.

Baan Som Highway Police(เจ้าหน้าที่ตำรวจทางหลวงบ้านส้ม)

A specific unit of highway police providing assistance to stranded motorists.