Check Detour Routes as Floods Damage Roads in 19 Provinces: 156 Highway Sites Damaged, 39 Impassable Points

The Department of Highways has updated the flood situation affecting roads in 19 provinces, reporting a total of 156 damaged highway sites, with 39 locations impassable. Authorities warn the public to check routes before traveling to ensure safety.

The Department of Highways summarizes the flood situation impacting roads across 19 provinces.

Continuous heavy rainfall in many parts of Thailand has caused flooding and flash floods, inundating transportation routes. Recently, data from the Department of Highways (DOH), via the Disaster Management Center, reported severe rain and floods causing extensive damage to roads under their jurisdiction. They found 156 damaged highway sites across 19 provinces. Currently, traffic can pass through 117 sites, while 39 remain impassable. Local agencies continue to monitor the situation and maintain affected routes continuously.

Check the locations of 39 highway points where vehicles cannot pass.

There are 39 heavily impacted routes that are impassable, distributed across 11 provinces as follows.

• Prachinburi: 16 sites.

• Bangkok: 4 sites.

• Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya: 4 sites.

• Chachoengsao: 4 sites.

• Rayong: 3 sites.

• Nakhon Sawan: 2 sites.

• Saraburi: 2 sites.

• Sa Kaeo, Nonthaburi, Chanthaburi, and Kanchanaburi: 1 site each.

Areas affected but still passable.

Additionally, some areas have reported flood impacts on roads, but water levels have not hindered traffic. Drivers can still pass normally in Kamphaeng Phet, Chai Nat, Nakhon Nayok, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Suphan Buri, Ang Thong, and Chonburi provinces.

The Department of Highways has deployed staff, machinery, and equipment locally to monitor water levels and road conditions continuously, aiming to expedite repairs and facilitate public convenience. Travelers are urged to plan their trips carefully, check road conditions before departure, and strictly follow warning signs and official guidance, as the situation may change depending on local conditions.

Ways to monitor the situation and check routes.

The public can check the latest road conditions on the Department of Highways' Disaster Management System website athttps://hdms.doh.go.thor call the Department of Highways hotline at 1586, a free service available 24 hours a day.

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