Governor orders inspection of city traffic bridges

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has required a comprehensive inspection of road bridges across the city after being alerted to damage to the bridge on the busy Ratchada-Lat Phrao intersection.

The governor thanked former Democrat Party MP Watchara Petchthong for reporting destruction to his office.

Parts of the bridge were damaged or lacking as a result of high-speed crashes involving trucks and other vehicles, Mr Chadchart said during an inspection with Mouthpiece Governor Wisanu Subsompon yesterday.

“We have to perform a system-wide inspection because there is a possibility of debris falling plus accidents, ” the governor said. “We need to check each bridge, especially U-turn bridges that create a risk associated with collision, and people must be wary as this is not unusual. ”

The safety associated with road infrastructure captivated attention last 30 days, when two people passed away after a concrete ray from a U-turn bridge fell onto three passing vehicles on Rama II Street in Samut Sakhon, just west of the capital.

In that case, the framework was believed to are already weakened because inadequate reinforcement rods had been used to complete an earlier repair.

Mr Chadchart furthermore commented on the number of motorcycle accidents on Bus Rapid Transportation (BRT) lanes, which have resulted in both injuries and fatalities. This individual said that contracts for the line are being reconsidered ahead of their probable renewal in 2024 so that safety can be enhanced.

Mr Wisanu urged the public to record any causes intended for concern to the Traffy Fondue Smart Town platform.

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