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An investigation team will look into the collapse of the roof at the entrance to the Bangkok-Pattaya motorway in Chachoengsao and should have answers within 14 days, the Department of Highways said.

A part of the roof at the entrance to the Bangkok-Pattaya motorway in Chachoengsao province collapsed on Monday, but there were no casualties.

Motorway No 6 in Nakhon Ratchasima’s Sikhiu and Kham Thale Sor districts was opened on Thursday to smoothen traffic flow for the current long weekend until Sunday.

Motorway No 6 (Bang Pa-in – Nakhon Ratchasima) will only serve inbound traffic until Sunday to cover people returning from the Northeast as Songkran holidays come to an end.

The Highway Department has announced that motorists returning to Bangkok can use the inbound Bang Pa-in-Nakhon Ratchasima motorway for free.

The Cabinet on Tuesday showed the green light to a proposal by the Ministry of Transport to waive toll fee on Motorway No 7 (Bangkok - Chonburi) and Motorway No 9 (Outer Ring Road, also known as Kanchanapisek Road) during the seven days of the Songkran Festival, a Government House source revealed.

The Bang Pa-in–Nakhon Ratchasima motorway’s new gates and exits will be ready in time for the Songkran exodus, a senior official said on Friday.

The Transport Ministry is preparing a master plan for its “MR-MAP” mega project, or construction of 10 routes connecting motorways and railways, a news source revealed.

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 fine for using the new motorway M-Flow lanes without registering has been suspended until March 31, while the money will be returned to those fined earlier.

Many motorists were confused by the new M-Flow expressway payment system after it opened on Tuesday.