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MRTA Requests Approval for New Orange Line Route

MRTA Requests Approval for New Orange Line Route

The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) has submitted a request to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) for approval to utilize its areas for the construction of the western route of the Orange Line, which will link Bang Khun Non to Min Buri.

On Wednesday, Tawatchai Napasaksri, the director of the BMA’s Public Works Department, revealed that the MRTA, acting as the concessionaire and builder, held discussions with the department on Monday regarding the specifics of the Orange Line MRT project.

The route will begin at Sutthawat Road, follow along Siriraj Road, and then cross beneath the Chao Phraya River. It will continue through Ratchadamnoen Road and conclude at Esplanade Cineplex Ratchadapisek, where it will connect with the eastern section of the Orange Line. The majority of the underground construction will take place beneath the roads and sidewalks.

This project will have an impact on the forest park along Vibhavadi Rangsit Road and the area surrounding City Hall II in Din Daeng, as the construction of entry and exit points will necessitate the removal of several trees and the realignment of pedestrian overpasses.

Mr. Tawatchai stated that the MRTA will also engage with the Drainage and Sewerage Department, the Traffic and Transport Department, and the Environment Department to discuss the details before a collaborative meeting is held to finalize the land transfer for construction. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) is expected to be signed for the land transfer within 120 days from August 1, as outlined in the MRTA’s letter.

Conditions for land usage stipulate that the concessionaire and contractors must uphold the construction sites and minimize negative impacts on local residents during the five-year project. After completion, they are required to restore the roads and sidewalks to their original state. Any trees that are removed must be replanted in the same locations, and the MRTA is tasked with monitoring the drainage systems to prevent flooding.

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