Transport Ministry workers are heading out to repair and restore the nation’s 12,000-plus zebra crossings today in order to make the roads safer.
Highway department chief Sarawut Songsiwilai said this morning that more than 2,000 such crossings were in need of renovation due to reasons such as pale and faded markings and a lack of signs and symbols. The remaining 10,000 were in good condition, he added, but still require routine maintenance and cleaning.
Additionally, all crossings must be clearly visible day and night and without obstruction, an excuse Sarawut said traffic violators have offered in the past.
Sarawut said that repairs are expected to be done in seven days using each district’s allocated road maintenance budget.
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