The Ministry of Transport is moving forward to promote the Motorway M8 southward after the free openings of M6 and M82 received excellent feedback. The Department of Highways revealed that M82 averages 30,000 vehicles per day, helping reduce traffic congestion on Rama 2 Road by more than 20%.','tags':['transport ministry','motorway M8','M6','M82','traffic reduction','Rama 2 Road']
Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Transport,','tags':['Pipat Ratchakitprakarn','Minister of Transport'] stated that overall, the free trial use of Motorway 82 (M82) and Motorway 6 (M6) has been very popular because it significantly shortens travel time and reduces congestion on regular routes. Recent statistics show that M6 can accommodate over 85,000 vehicles during weekends, helping reduce traffic on Mittraphap Road by 20-30%.','tags':['Pipat Ratchakitprakarn','Ministry of Transport','M6','M82','traffic statistics']
Following this success, the Ministry of Transport has a policy to expedite the construction project,','tags':['Ministry of Transport','construction policy','Motorway M8'] Motorway M8,','tags':['Motorway M8'] to enhance convenience and shorten travel time to the south, as well as sustainably ease traffic congestion on Rama 2 Road in the future.','tags':['Motorway M8','travel','traffic congestion','Rama 2 Road']
Meanwhile,','tags':['transition'] Mr. Piyapong Jiwatnakulpaisan, Director-General of the Department of Highways (DOH),','tags':['Piyapong Jiwatnakulpaisan','Department of Highways'] revealed the traffic monitoring results on M82 from Ekachai to Ban Phaeo after the free 24-hour trial opening. It was found to concretely ease traffic on Highway 35 (Rama 2 Road).','tags':['traffic monitoring','M82','Rama 2 Road','Department of Highways']
Statistics from 11–17 September 2026 (the third week of the free trial) show an average daily usage of 29,689 vehicles, a 3.05% increase from the previous week. Breaking it down by direction:','tags':['traffic statistics','M82','September 2026']
This usage helps separate long-distance vehicles from local roads, improving travel flow between Bangkok, Samut Sakhon, and the south.','tags':['traffic flow','long-distance travel','Bangkok','Samut Sakhon']
Currently, the public can use M82 continuously from Bang Khun Thian interchange through Ekachai to Ban Phaeo, covering about 25 kilometers, with four operational entry-exit points: Phanthai Norasingh toll plaza, Mahachai 1 toll plaza, Mahachai 2 toll plaza, and Ban Phaeo toll plaza (Samut Sakhon toll plazas 1 and 2 are still under construction).','tags':['M82','entry points','toll plazas','Bang Khun Thian','Ban Phaeo']
The Department of Highways has set speed limits of no more than 80 km/h for four-wheel cars and 65 km/h for trucks and buses. Motorcycles, three-wheelers, and pedestrians are strictly prohibited from using the motorway. Parking on the elevated motorway is also forbidden to ensure maximum safety.','tags':['speed limits','M82','vehicle restrictions','safety regulations']},{
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