Two Thai tunnels are proposed

Two new road tunnels have been proposed by the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) that would pass through the Nark Kerb Mountain. The work is expected to cost in the region of US$208 million. The new links have been suggested by EXAT as a means to improve communications between Kathu-Patong beaches in Patong Muang in Phuket. The Phuket area is important to Thailand’s tourist trade which forms a key component in the country’s economy. Building the two tunnels will reduce the travel distance from 14km at
April 30, 2013 Read time: 2 mins
Two new road tunnels have been proposed by the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) that would pass through the Nark Kerb Mountain. The work is expected to cost in the region of US$208 million. The new links have been suggested by EXAT as a means to improve communications between Kathu-Patong beaches in Patong Muang in Phuket. The Phuket area is important to Thailand’s tourist trade which forms a key component in the country’s economy. Building the two tunnels will reduce the travel distance from 14km at present to 3km and reduce journey times, as well as increasing transport safety. A feasibility study is underway and the results of this will be revealed towards the end of 2014. Under the proposal, each of the tunnels will also include a dedicated motorbike lane and an evacuation port in the event of tsunami.

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