The construction deadline for elevated road on Rama II in Samut Sakhon province has been postponed from June to November next year, according to the Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat).
The delay in building the elevated Motorway 82 (M82) was caused by technical difficulties in building ascending parts in the Bang Khunthian area, Chayatan Phromsorn, permanent secretary for transport, said on Wednesday.
The 4-kilometre section of elevated road, which connects the Bang Khunthian, Ekkachai and Ban Phaeo areas, is expected to serve mainly as a diversion route in case of breakdowns or accidents on Rama II Road
Meanwhile, the Rama IX frontage bridge, part of the other section of elevated road connecting the Rama III motorway, Dao Khanong and the Western Beltway, is set to be ready by this New Year.
Mr Chayatan said the frontage bridge is a cable-stayed bridge crossing the Chao Phraya River and it is expected to alleviate congestion on Rama IX Bridge in Bangkok. It is set to open as soon as the ascending roads in the Suksawat area are finished.