Progress of Nakhon Pathom-Cha-am Motorway Project

Thansettakij•Economy•6d ago

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The Ministry of Transport reveals progress on the Nakhon Pathom-Pak Tho motorway project with a budget of 61,154 million baht.

•The Department of Highways is reviewing project details for Cabinet approval within this year.
•Construction is planned for 2028-2033, with expected service opening in 2034.
•The project spans 61 kilometers across Nakhon Pathom, Ratchaburi, and Samut Songkhram provinces.
•Land expropriation covers 5,340 rai with a budget of 14,400 million baht.

•The Department of Highways is currently reviewing details of the Nakhon Pathom-Pak Tho motorway project to propose for Cabinet approval within this year.
•Construction is scheduled to take place between 2028 and 2033.
•The project is divided into two phases, starting with Phase 1 from Nakhon Pathom to Talat Chinda covering 11 kilometers using the Motorway Toll Fee Fund.
•Phase 2 will cover the section from Talat Chinda to Pak Tho for 50 kilometers using a proposed construction budget.
•The motorway is expected to open for service in 2034.
•Land expropriation involves 5,340 rai with a budget of 14,400 million baht, requiring 6-8 months for process after Cabinet approval.
•The route connects M81 Bang Yai-Kanchanaburi at Sisa Thong Gate, Highway 4 (Phetkasem Road), and Highway 338 (Borommaratchanani Road) to Highway 35 (Rama 2 Road) in Pak Tho District, Ratchaburi.

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Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)ℹ️

The government body that reported progress on the motorway project.

Department of Highways(กรมทางหลวง)

The agency reviewing the project details for Cabinet approval.

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)

The body responsible for approving the project and land expropriation decrees.

Motorway Toll Fee Fund(กองทุนค่าธรรมเนียมผ่านทางมอเตอร์เวย์)

The fund providing investment for the first phase of construction.

Nakhon Pathom(นครปฐม)ℹ️

One of the three provinces covered by the motorway project.

Ratchaburi(ราชบุรี)ℹ️

One of the three provinces covered by the motorway project.

Samut Songkhram(สมุทรสงคราม)ℹ️

One of the three provinces covered by the motorway project.

Pak Tho(ปากท่อ)ℹ️

The district in Ratchaburi province where the project ends and connects to Highway 35.

Talat Chinda(ตลาดจินดา)

The endpoint of the first construction phase and the start of the second phase.

Sisa Thong Gate(ด่านศีรษะทอง)

The connection point with motorway M81 in Nakhon Chai Si District, Nakhon Pathom.