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Pathum Thani Route PT.5021 Upgrade to be Completed in 2027

Pathum Thani Route PT.5021 Upgrade to be Completed in 2027

MGR Online•Economy•25m ago

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The Department of Rural Roads is upgrading Route PT.5021 in Pathum Thani province to improve transportation infrastructure and safety.

  • •Route PT.5021 connecting Khlong Luang and Nong Suea districts is 62% complete.
  • •The project covers a distance of 32.655 kilometers with a total budget of 788.883 million baht.
  • •Construction is expected to be fully completed and open for public use in 2027.
  • •The upgrade includes asphalt concrete surfacing, 13 bridge expansions, and lighting installations.

Overview

  • •Construction of Route PT.5021 connecting Khlong Luang and Nong Suea districts in Pathum Thani is 62% complete, which is faster than the set plan.
  • •The project involves a total distance of 32.655 kilometers with a total construction budget of 788.883 million baht.
  • •The Department of Rural Roads is expanding the road into 2 traffic lanes with a width of 7 meters per lane using asphalt concrete surfacing.
  • •The Department of Rural Roads is expanding 13 bridges and installing traffic signs and lighting throughout the route.
  • •The Department of Rural Roads expects the project to be completed and open for public travel in 2027.
  • •Route PT.5021 runs parallel to the borders of Pathum Thani, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, and Saraburi provinces, intersecting highways TL.9, TL.352, and TL.3262.
  • •The project is intended to promote the transport economy in the central region and serve as a shortcut to reduce traffic on main roads during festivals.
  • •The Department of Rural Roads is implementing safety measures during construction, including warning signs, flashing lights, and vehicle emission checks to prevent black smoke.

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Key Entities

Organization

Department of Rural Roads(กรมทางหลวงชนบท)ℹ️
The government agency responsible for the construction and upgrade of Route PT.5021.
Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)ℹ️
The ministry overseeing the transport infrastructure project.

Person

Pichit Hunsi(นายพิชิต หุ่นศิริ)
Director General of the Department of Rural Roads.
Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn(นายพิพัฒน์ รัชกิจประการ)
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport whose policy governs the project.

Place

Pathum Thani(ปทุมธานี)ℹ️
The province where Route PT.5021 is located.
Khlong Luang(คลองหลวง)ℹ️
A district in Pathum Thani connected by Route PT.5021.
Nong Suea(หนองเสือ)
A district in Pathum Thani connected by Route PT.5021.
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya(พระนครศรีอยุธยา)
One of the three provinces bordering the route of PT.5021.
Saraburi(สระบุรี)ℹ️
One of the three provinces bordering the route of PT.5021.