Old paths, new strides: BMA’s overhaul project steps up to refurbish Bangkok’s pathways

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Bangkok‘s Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has initiated a comprehensive project to refurbish the city’s antiquated pathways.

The objective is to create robust and user-friendly pathways that cater to the needs of pedestrians, particularly those with disabilities and wheelchair users, as per the announcement made by Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt today, November 30.

The renovation project has already taken off, with work underway on the sidewalks lining both sides of Udomsuk Road in the heavily populated district of Bang Na.

The planned redevelopment is set to cover an estimated total length of 1,600 kilometres. This includes roughly 90 kilometres along main roads, 300 kilometres within various sois (alleys), and installations at all 422 electric train stations across Bangkok, each encompassing a 1-kilometre…