Thai expressway system

Thailand's expressway system comprises (usually elevated) high-capacity controlled-access highways serving the Greater Bangkok area and some nearby provinces. The system is operated under the oversight of the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT), and is distinct from the Thai motorway network. First opened to service in 1981, the system currently consists of seven completed sub-systems completed adding up to a total distance of 198.4 kilometres (123.3 mi).

The constituent expressway systems are (in order of completion): [1]

  1. First Stage Expressway System (officially known as Chalerm Maha Nakhon Expressway)
  2. Second Stage Expressway System (Si Rat Expressway)
  3. Ramindra – At Narong Expressway (Chalong Rat Expressway)
  4. Bang Na Expressway (Burapha Withi Expressway)
  5. Bang Pa-in – Pak Kret Expressway (Udon Ratthaya Expressway)
  6. Third Stage Expressway System, S1 section
  7. Bang Phli – Suk Sawat Expressway
  8. Ramindra – Outer Ring Road Expressway

References

  1. ^ Expressway Authority of Thailand. "โครงข่ายทางพิเศษที่เปิดให้ใช้บริการ". Expressway Authority of Thailand website. http://www.exat.co.th/projects/6/0/1354/. Retrieved 5 August 2011.