Kanchanaburi, " Suraphong" opens a trial of the M81 motorway , Bang Yai - Kanchanaburi line, to provide convenience, safety, and support the travel of citizens. During the New Year Festival of 2024, we are ready to drive the policy of "Transportation for the Happiness of the People" to help reduce the travel time from the original 1 hour and 10 minutes to just 30 minutes as well. Mr. Suraphong Piyachote, Deputy Minister of Transport Presiding over the opening ceremony of the trial service of Intercity Highway No. 81, Bang Yai - Kanchanaburi route, to facilitate and safety support the travel of citizens during the New Year Festival 2024 at the Kanchanaburi checkpoint, Nong Khao Subdistrict, Tha Muang District, Kanchanaburi Province. Mr. Suraphong revealed that the Ministry of Transport The Department of Highways (Department of Highways) has developed a special highway network between cities. In particular, the intercity special highway number 81, Bang Yai - Kanchanaburi route, to complement the intercity special highway network. Increase convenience, speed, and safety for people in traveling and transporting goods from Bangkok and surrounding areas to the Special Economic Development Zone of Kanchanaburi Province. and the western region of the country Promote trade, investment, tourism and increasing Thailand's competitiveness on the world stage This is in line with government policy, Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, and Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit. Minister of Transport In moving forward with the policy of "Transportation for the Happiness of the People" today, Intercity Highway No. 81, Bang Yai - Kanchanaburi line, Nakhon Pathom Western Checkpoint - Kanchanaburi Checkpoint. Ready to open the trial for the public to use the service. From today (27 December 2023) at 11:00 a.m. until 3 January 2024 at 12:00 a.m., no toll fees will be collected. To facilitate and reduce the burden of travel expenses for the people. Especially the people of Kanchanaburi. and nearby provinces That will be able to travel during the New Year more conveniently and quickly. It is a New Year's gift that the Ministry of Transport gives to the people. And it is a good way to promote tourism in Kanchanaburi Province and the western region. 'Thank you to all relevant municipalities, agencies, and officials who have participated in driving the development of Intercity Highway No. 81, Bang Yai - Kanchanaburi, until the trial service can be opened today. And I would like to encourage everyone to move forward in developing the country's transportation system to be more efficient and beneficial to the country and the people,' Mr. Suraphong said. As for intercity special highway number 81, Bang Yai - Kanchanaburi route, it is one of the important networks according to the 20-year intercity special highway development master plan to enhance travel efficiency. Transportation and logistics Complete the transportation network in the western region. Expand trade and investment opportunities Drive the country's economy to grow along with improving the quality of life of the people It has the characteristics of a special highway with high standards, 4 - 6 lanes in size, with full control of entry and exit (Fully Controlled Access), allowing motorists to use the speed safely. It starts at the intersection of Highway 9 on the west side and Rattanathibet Road. Around the Bang Yai Interchange, Bang Yai District, Nonthaburi Province Through the area of ??Nakhon Pathom province Ratchaburi Province and meets Highway 324 (Kanchanaburi Road - Phanom Thuan District), Tha Muang District, Kanchanaburi Province, a distance of 96 kilometers, including a junction (Spur Line) connecting to Intercity Highway No. 8, Nakhon Pathom - Cha-am line, at the intersection with the special highway. Intercity No. 81, Bang Yai - Kanchanaburi line, a distance of 9.8 kilometers, has 8 interchanges in order to be able to connect travel with important highway networks along the route. With 8 toll collection booths, which support both cash and an automatic toll collection system without barriers or M-Flow, there is also a traffic control system. Convenience system and various security systems are available 24 hours a day. Currently, the project Civil work construction has been completed on 17 contracts, with 8 contracts under construction, with an overall progress of 95.96 percent. As for the design and construction of toll gates. Ready to install the system Overall progress was 32.06 percent with the goal of having construction work completed. Ready to open for the public to try out the service along the route at the end of 2024 and open for full service. It will begin collecting toll fees within 2025, and today the Highway Department is ready to open the public to a free trial of the service during the New Year festival. Between 27 December 2023 - 3 January 2024 from the western Nakhon Pathom checkpoint. To the Kanchanaburi checkpoint, a distance of 51 kilometers, to help alleviate traffic problems on Highway 323 (Saeng Chuto Road) and help reduce the travel time from the original 1 hour 10 minutes to just 30 minutes as well.
Source: Thai News Agency