Mae sariang: Efforts are underway to clear Route 108, Mae Sariang - Chiang Mai, as waterlogged soil has caused a landslide blocking the road. Highway officials in Mae Sariang are working to clear traffic stranded on the Mae Sariang-Chiang Mai route after heavy rain during the night caused waterlogged soil to slide and block the road. Trees and power poles also fell across the road.
According to Thai News Agency, highway department officials in Mae Sariang, along with machinery, have been deployed to clear fallen trees blocking Highway 108, the Mae Sariang-Chiang Mai road. The affected area is between Ban Mae H??, Mae H?? Subdistrict, Mae Sariang District, and Ban Mae Lai, Pa Pong Subdistrict, Sob Moei District, Mae Hong Son Province. Landslides, fallen trees, and four downed power poles occurred at three different locations since early morning.
The first incident, at kilometer 168, involved a fallen tree, which highway department officials have now cleared. The second incident involved a landslide, fallen trees, and four downed power poles. Clearing efforts are underway. Highway department officials in Mae Sariang are facing difficulties due to heavy rain, waterlogged soil causing continuous erosion, and large trees posing a constant risk of falling. As a result, the second incident, between kilometers 166 and 167, remains closed.
There is a significant traffic jam between points 2 and 3. At point 3, before Ban Mae Lai, Pa Pong Subdistrict, Sob Moei District, Mae Hong Son Province, a long stretch of land has slid off the road. Authorities had to open the road at point 2 first before they could bring in machinery to clear point 3. This may take time, and officials estimate that the road may be open to traffic around noon.
Latest update: As of 10:30 AM, one lane is open to traffic on Highway 108, Mae Sariang - Chiang Mai. A landslide, fallen trees, and downed power poles occurred at three locations this morning, between kilometer markers 166 and 1668.
Authorities are warning motorists on Highway 108, Mae Sariang-Chiang Mai, to exercise caution due to heavy rain causing waterlogged soil and continuous landslides. Several trees have fallen and are blocking the road.