"Department of Highways"

Highway officials have been told to ensure that traffic signs, lighting and related equipment function properly to prepare for a massive surge in motorists travelling to their hometowns during the Songkran holidays from April 13 to 17.

The extension of the Bangkok western outer ring road is about 78 per cent complete and should be ready for traffic by January next year, the Department of Highways said.

The Transport Ministry surveyed the progress of motorway construction on Rama II Road on Wednesday.

The Department of Highways is offering privileges for motorists who register for the M-Flow expressway/motorway payment system.

The extension of Highway No 344 from Chonburi to Rayong is now complete and should start contributing to logistics in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) areas, the Department of Highways announced on Monday.

About 70 per cent of Highway 4169 in Koh Samui, Surat Thani province, has been finished, and the balance would be ready by March 2022, the Department of Highways said.

In a bid to avoid congestion and ensure smooth travel between provinces, the Department of Highways on Thursday released details of new routes from Bangkok motorists can take during the New Year holidays.