Approval for proposed new Thailand highway projects

A series of proposed infrastructure projects have been given approval in Thailand. Worth some US$213.3 million, the projects will be implemented in Udon Thani Province, Bueng Kan Province, Nong Khai Province, Loei Province and Nong Bua Lamphu Province. Transport infrastructure works being planned include a new port on the Mekong River and road works in Chiang Kan Province and Loei Province. In addition, a new 139km road will connect Udon Thani with Bueng Kan.
December 18, 2018 Read time: 1 min
A series of proposed infrastructure projects have been given approval in Thailand. Worth some US$213.3 million, the projects will be implemented in Udon Thani Province, Bueng Kan Province, Nong Khai Province, Loei Province and Nong Bua Lamphu Province.


Transport infrastructure works being planned include a new port on the Mekong River and road works in Chiang Kan Province and Loei Province. In addition, a new 139km road will connect Udon Thani with Bueng Kan.

Finance & Funding

Related Content

  • New India coastal highway planned
    February 3, 2015
    A new coastal highway is being planned in India that will connect the north and south of Mumbai. The project is being planned jointly by the Maharashtra State Government and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The US$1.38 billion Nariman Point-Kandivli road project will stretch some 36.5km. The work includes the need to reclaim some 110ha of land, for which a proposal by BMC has been approved by the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority. The agreement requires that this area of land can on
    Read More
  • Thailand highways department expedites key port road expansion
    February 18, 2013
    The Highways Department in Thailand has expedited work to enlarge the road leading to Laem Chabang port. The government wants to increase the road to 14 lanes at a cost of US$83.83 million (THB 2.50bn). Enlarging the road is expected to dramatically reduce traffic congestion at the port. In addition, new roads to connect with major roads leading to the port are being built.
    Read More
  • New underground road project proposed for Brisbane
    August 19, 2022
    A new underground road project is being proposed for Brisbane.
    Read More
  • Indonesian toll road deals
    February 28, 2012
    The Indonesian Government is helping fast-track work on several key toll road projects in the country.
    Read More

Highlighted Content