The Department of Rural Roads officially opened the Tong.3012 road in Yan Ta Khao District, Trang Province, covering a distance of 3.6 km. This supports the transport of rubber and palm oil products and links Andaman tourist sites, stimulating the local economy.
Mr. Phichit Hunsiri, Director-General of the Department of Rural Roads, revealed that the Department of Rural Roads (DRR) has implemented policies from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, focusing on improving road durability alongside developing infrastructure and upgrading transportation systems to facilitate tourists with safety in southern regions. The DRR has completed the construction of the rural highway route Tong.3012, from the intersection with Highway 404 to Ban Nong Bo, Yan Ta Khao District, Trang Province, covering a total distance of 3.6 kilometers, which is now complete and open for public use.
The project budget totaled 38.99 million baht, using Pavement In-Place Recycling to improve the existing road base, complemented by asphalt concrete surfacing. This method promotes clean energy use and environmental friendliness. The work was divided into three main phases:
Phase 1 covers 3.2 kilometers (from km 2+150 to 5+250 and km 5+650 to 5+750), widening the road from 8 meters to 12 meters, with 2.5-meter-wide shoulders on each side.
Phase 2 covers 0.225 kilometers (km 5+250 to 5+475), resurfacing an 8-meter-wide road section.
Phase 3 covers 0.175 kilometers (km 5+475 to 5+650), constructing a new 20-meter-long reinforced concrete bridge replacing the old structure, with a 12-meter-wide roadway and raising the road approach to the bridge.
In addition, the DRR installed comprehensive traffic signs, warning signs, and safety devices to prevent accidents and maximize safety for road users.
Furthermore, Tong.3012 serves as a connecting route from the Highway 404 junction through Yan Ta Khao and nearby subdistricts into Trang Province, enhancing agricultural transport efficiency. It enables faster, cost-effective transport of rubber and palm oil products into Trang city and links transportation networks to Andaman coastal tourist destinations. This facilitates tourists’ travel to key sites such as Khao Chong Botanical Garden, Ton Tae Waterfall, Chao Mai National Park, and promotes visits to religious sites like Wat Tham Khao Pina and Wat Khao Chong. This complete secondary transport route stimulates the local economy, distributes income to communities, and sustainably improves the quality of life for Trang residents.
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