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Suvarnabhumi Airport road maintenance to disrupt traffic for seven months

BANGKOK, Thailand – Suvarnabhumi Airport has advised passengers to plan their journeys in advance and allow extra travel time as a maintenance project will block some traffic lanes to and from the passenger terminal from next Monday until April 7 of next year, with the repair and maintenance planned for expansion joints on the elevated roadway connecting the airport to Motorway No. 7.

Major repairs to Laksi-Don Mueang local road from January 25th

The project aims to enhance safety standards and ensure the airport’s road infrastructure remains structurally sound and capable of supporting passenger traffic efficiently in the long term, airport management announced on Wednesday.

During the construction period, three traffic lanes will be closed while two lanes will remain open with traffic diverted accordingly, and the closure may cause traffic congestion and delays, especially during peak travel periods, airport authorities acknowledged.

The work will be carried out in phases, with construction areas rotated according to the repair schedule, and traffic management measures will be implemented to minimise overall travel disruptions.

To avoid missing flights, the airport has suggested that passengers and other airport users plan and allow additional travel time to Suvarnabhumi, and travellers are also encouraged to consider using the Airport Rail Link to avoid the road disruption.

Throughout the seven-month period, traffic management personnel will be deployed on the ground, with warning signs installed throughout the work zones, and motorists are advised to exercise caution, reduce speed, avoid stopping on the shoulder, and strictly follow traffic signs and instructions from officials to ensure maximum safety.

Don Mueang off-ramp closed for repairs

The roadworks represent a significant infrastructure investment to maintain the safety and efficiency of access to Thailand’s busiest airport, though travellers should prepare for extended travel times, especially during peak hours, as the project progresses through its various phases. Airport authorities have urged patience and cooperation from all road users while the essential maintenance work is carried out.

-Thailand News (TN)

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