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Repaired, Chaeng Watthana Road under the bridge over Khlong Prapa has collapsed.

Nonthaburi, Chaeng Watthana Road under the bridge over Khlong Prapa has collapsed. It is believed that from under the road it was originally hollow and already cracked. There has been rain in the past which may have caused erosion to the bottom. Recently, officials from the Department of Highways Mixed stone is poured and compacted under the road surface. Before using quick-drying cement, pour over the top. CCTV of the exhaust pipe shop at 1:56 p.m. captured images in the area of ??Chaengwattana Road (outbound) under the bridge over Khlong Prapa. From Khlong Prapa, turn left. Heading towards Pak Kret Intersection, Khlong Kluea Subdistrict, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi Province, this is the time when a songthaew passed and overlapped the hole position. This caused the concrete floor to collapse and a hole was visible beneath the road. It collapsed with a diameter of 80×80 centimeters. Underneath the road was a hole 1.50 meters deep. After that, a young rider riding a motorcycle passing by saw it so he stopp ed and put a cone in it. Police at Pak Kret Police Station received a report of the incident and went to investigate. Along with bringing cones and barriers to install at the mouth of the hole. Waiting for the officer and related agencies to expedite corrective action Police initially placed rubber cones and barriers. Ready to coordinate with Nonthaburi Highway District Bring materials and equipment to the area for preliminary repairs first. Fear that people will be harmed and closed and diverted traffic on one lane on the left. to achieve safety It is expected that the repairs will be completed by evening. As for the cause, it is believed that the underside of the road is an old hole and is already cracked. It is an old wound. In the past there has been rain, which may have caused water to seep in and erode it to the bottom. Please spread the word to people to use their cars carefully. In the case of having to use a route through the said area Right now, there is one traffic diversion closed, which may cau se cumulative volume reductions. But because today is a holiday resulting in less vehicle volume It will slow down sometimes. Provide information for preparing for travel Recently, Highway Department officials brought 50 bags of crushed stone to pour and compact under the road surface. Then use water to spray the top to make the mixed stone collapse. for tightness Before using quick-drying cement, pour 25 cm thick over the top, allowing traffic lanes to be opened. After pouring cement 3-4 hours, it is expected that the road surface will be opened at 8:00 p.m. From the information it was found that Chaengwattana Road Sinkholes have occurred 6 times. This is the 7th time, the first time in front of Healthland. Chaengwattana Road, inbound side, 2nd time, in front of Western School, Chaengwattana Road, inbound side, 3rd and 4th time, in front of Big C Department Store. Chaeng Watthana Road on the outbound side, 5th time in front of the gas station, Chaeng Watthana Road on the outbound side, 6th time at Pak Kret Pier, in front of Wat Bo, and this time for the 7th time on Chaeng Watthana Road on the outbound side. Source: Thai News Agency