Part of new Korat motorway to be open over New Year

NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A 35.75-kilometre section of the new Bang Pa-in – Nakhon Ratchasima elevated motorway will be open free of charge to motorists during the New Year, from Dec 29-Jan 4, to relieve traffic congestion on Highway 2.

Chitpol Lao-an, director of the Nakhon Ratchasima-based Highway District 2, said the section between Pak Chong and Si Khiu districts will be open around the clock from 7am on Dec 29 to Jan 4 for one-way traffic.

On the first three days, Dec 29-31, it would be open for out-bound vehicles from Bangkok. Motorists could enter the elevated motorway at km65 in front of the shelter for stray dogs at Nong Phai Lom in Pak Chong district and exit at the Si Khiu interchange in Si Khiu district.

On Jan 1-4,…