11 Apr. – People begin to gradually return to their hometowns during the Songkran festival. Asia-Friendship Road The traffic is becoming dense.
Atmosphere of Saraburi Province, gateway to the northeastern region The atmosphere this morning (April 11) found that traffic is starting to become heavy. Both Phahonyothin Road and Mittraphap Road from Nong Khae District to Saraburi city. Phahon Yothin Road is full of traffic. Can use a speed of about 80 kilometers per hour. At some points the car slowed down. Alternately stopping while going up the Mittraphap Bridge level bridge, Mueang District, Saraburi Province, because it is like a bottleneck. Cars are diverted up the Mittraphap Bridge. Then enter Mittraphap Road. The volume of cars can still travel at a speed of approximately 80 kilometers, running in almost every lane. There is a slowdown while going up the Thap Kwang hill, Thap Kwang Subdistrict, Kaeng Khoi District, and while going up the Subbon Hill there is a lot of traffic until reaching Muak Lek Distric
t. It slows down while going up the Klang Dong Hill, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. The speed is approximately 60-70 kilometers. per hour It is expected that this evening there will be an increase in traffic. You can inquire about using the route at the Saraburi Highway Police Division, Tel. 0 3638 9260.
As for the atmosphere at gas stations, there are cars coming to stay and use the service to refuel and go to the bathroom. Including using the EV pump service to charge electric cars as well.
Traffic conditions on Asia Road, Chainat Province.
Traffic conditions on Asia Road, passing through Chainat Province, this morning there were more than 2,500 vehicles per hour. but also flexible Can use an average speed of 80-90 kilometers per hour. There is still no traffic jam in the area. There is a slowdown while waiting for the signal at the Hang Nam Sakorn intersection, Manorom District. Which police officers also use to automatically turn on traffic lights for 3-5 minutes. People can ask for additional travel info
rmation or request assistance while traveling at the Department of Highways hotline 1586, 24 hours a day.
EXAT waives expressway fees on 6 routes during Songkran Festival
While the Expressway Authority of Thailand Exemption of tolls on 6 expressway routes is a gift during the Songkran Festival 2024 from Mr. Surachet Laophunsuk, Governor of the Expressway Authority of Thailand. Opening of convenience and safety projects Supporting the travel of citizens during the Songkran Festival 2024 in the morning (April 11) at the Expressway Administration Center building. EXAT, Ministry of Transport
Mr. Surachet revealed that in order to facilitate and help reduce the cost burden of the people during this Songkran. Toll fees will be waived on 6 lines, including the Burapha Withi Expressway. Kanchanaphisek Expressway (Bang Phli-Suksawat) Chalong Rat Expressway Between April 11 at 12:01 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. on April 17, including tolls on the Chalerm Mahanakorn Expressway. Si Rat Expressway Udon Ratthaya Expressway Betwee
n April 13 at 12:01 a.m. to April 15 at 12:00 a.m.
It is estimated that throughout the 7 days during the Songkran festival There will be more than 1.3 million expressway users, valued at approximately 60 million baht.
Expressway users can also inquire about traffic conditions. and report incidents occurring on the expressway at ‘EXAT Call Center 1543’ 24 hours a day, as well as providing assistance requesting services in the event of a car accident. Car crashes or various emergencies on the expressway through the application “EXAT Portal SOS” is another channel.
Source: Thai News Agency