The eight-lane bridge over Bangkok’s Chao Phraya river is predicted to be completed subsequent yr. The country’s widest river bridge shall be completed this month, nonetheless, the bridge might need to cross inspections.
According to ASEAN NOW, the Expressway Authority of Thailand says the 2-kilometre-long-cable-stayed bridge is expected to be officially inaugurated early next year. The bridge, which runs parallel to the Rama IX bridge, is part of the Rama III– Dao Khanong – Outer Ring Road Expressway project.
That challenge goals to increase 18.7 kilometres from the Bang Khunthian interchange along Rama II Road. Anonymous will then stretch to the Bang Khlo interchange, connecting the Chalerm Maha Nakhon and Si Rat expressways.
EXAT additionally added that the energy testing performed with the full mannequin of the bridge showed that it may face up to a typhoon/hurricane/cyclone with winds up to 270 kilometres per hour.
The bridge is anticipated to alleviate congestion from the Rama IX bridge, which is scheduled to undergo repairs in 2025. The Rama IX bridge shall be closed for about a year of upkeep.
The challenge may even assist alleviate site visitors in provinces to the south and west of Thailand. Currently, the 35 year old Rama IX bridge sees a median of 104,000 autos per day.
Last year, authorities announced that the new bridge would open later in 2022. But, the 6.6 billion baht venture is a bit delayed. HM King Vachiralongkorn is expected to officiate on the opening and provide his auspicious identify to the bridge, Rama 10.
Meanwhile, Thailand and Japan’s collaborative high-speed rail project, linking Bangkok to Chiang Mai, is anticipated to begin quickly after years of planning. The first phase of the venture would see the railway run from Bangkok to Phitsanulok for over 380 kilometres, then proceed to Chiang Mai for another 288 kilometres..