MRTA: Orange Line construction to close/divert traffic on Phetchaburi Rd (Uruphong Jct) from June 6.

Khaosod•Society•1d ago

Reader Briefing

The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) is implementing traffic closures and diversions on Phetchaburi Road near Uruphong Intersection for the construction of the Orange Line's ventilation shaft.

•MRTA is closing and diverting traffic on Phetchaburi Road at Uruphong Intersection for the Orange Line construction.
•The diversions are necessary for the installation of the third ventilation shaft (IVS03).
•Traffic management will be in effect 24 hours a day from June 6, 2026, to July 31, 2026.
•Drivers are advised to allow for extra travel time and avoid the construction area if possible.

Overview

•On June 6, 2026, MRTA will begin closing and diverting traffic on Phetchaburi Road at Uruphong Intersection.
•The traffic management for the Orange Line construction will continue until July 31, 2026.
•The traffic closure and diversion are necessary for the construction of the third ventilation shaft (IVS03) for the Orange Line project.
•MRTA will work on relocating public utilities in the area of Phetchaburi Soi 4 to Uruphong Intersection.
•Phetchaburi Road will have 2 lanes available for traffic heading towards Uruphong Intersection and 3 lanes for traffic heading towards Ratchathewi Intersection.
•MRTA stated that residents can access their homes as usual.
•MRTA advises route users to prepare and allow extra travel time, and to avoid the construction area if not necessary.
•MRTA has instructed project consultants and contractors to install warning signs and public relations notices in the construction area.

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Key Quotes

MRTA

"MRTA announces the Orange Line project requires additional 2 traffic lanes to be closed/diverted on Phetchaburi Road near Uruphong Intersection from June 6th. Please allow extra travel time. We apologize for any inconvenience."

รฟม. แจ้ง โครงการรถไฟฟ้าสายสีส้ม จำเป็นต้อง ปิด-เบี่ยง จราจร ถนนเพชรบุรี บริเวณแยกอุรุพงษ์ เพิ่มเติม 2 ช่องจราจร ตั้งแต่ 6 มิ.ย. นี้ โปรดเผื่อเวลาเดินทาง ขออภัยในความไม่สะดวก

MRTA

"In this regard, MRTA would like to publicize for route users to prepare and allow extra travel time, and to please avoid the construction area if not necessary."

ในการนี้ รฟม. จึงขอประชาสัมพันธ์ ผู้ใช้เส้นทางเตรียมพร้อม และเผื่อเวลาเดินทาง รวมทั้งหากไม่จำเป็นโปรดหลีกเลี่ยงพื้นที่ก่อสร้างดังกล่าว

Key Entities

Organization

MRTA(รฟม.)ℹ️

The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA), responsible for public transportation development in Thailand, issuing announcements regarding the Orange Line construction.

Place

Phetchaburi Road(ถนนเพชรบุรี)

A key road in Bangkok where traffic management measures are being implemented due to construction.

Uruphong Intersection(แยกอุรุพงษ์)

The specific intersection on Phetchaburi Road where traffic closure and diversion are occurring for the Orange Line construction.

Phetchaburi Soi 4(ซอยเพชรบุรี 4)

A soi (alley) adjacent to Phetchaburi Road, also affected by the construction and utility relocation.

Ratchathewi Intersection(แยกราชเทวี)

Another intersection in Bangkok, indicating the direction of traffic flow affected by the Phetchaburi Road diversions.