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Songkhla Lake bridge will cut two-hour trip to 15 minutes
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A bridge across Songkhla Lake is expected to reduce travel between Songkhla and Phatthalung from as long as two hours to just 15 minutes, delivering a transport link that local communities have awaited for more than a decade.
Key facts
- Valued at more than 4.645 billion baht, the project will be financed through a World Bank loan covering 70% of the cost and a 30% contribution from the state budget
- Government faces parliamentary scrutiny over THB400bn loan decree
- It is expected to open to traffic around August or September 2029 .
- The 7-kilometre route comprises a 6.6km bridge and 400 metres of connecting road.
Summary
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The project will connect Krasae Sin district in Songkhla with Khao Chaison district in Phatthalung. The 7-kilometre route comprises a 6.6km bridge and 400 metres of connecting road.