Visitors to Khao Yai will no longer need to make a U-turn at Klang Dong in Pak Chong to enter Highway 1016 if they use the new Mittraphap-Phaya Yen bridge. (Photo by the Department of Rural Roads)A bridge linking Pak Chong district of Nakhon Ratchasima with Muak Lek in Saraburi opened for public use on Saturday, easing traffic on Mittraphap Road and serving as a shortcut to the popular Khao Yai National Park. The route offers a shortcut to Khao Yai and to Wang Nam Khieo district in Nakhon Ratchasima, making travel faster and more convenient, said Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, who presided over the opening ceremony in Muak Lek district on Saturday morning. Tourists wanting to visit Khao Yai will benefit as they will no longer need to make a U-turn at Klang Dong in Pak Chong to enter Highway 1016. The Mittraphap-Phaya Yen bridge, named after tambons in Muak Lek and Pak Chong, officially opened on Saturday.

Source: Bangkok Post March 25, 2017 09:56 UTC