Omkoi To Get New Ring Road

bsacbob

Administrator (Retired)
Joined
Jul 1, 2012
Location
Chiang Rai
Bikes
Honda CRM-AR 250, Honda CRF 250-L, Suzuki V Strom XT 650 Honda XR250 Baja BMW F650GS
Omkoi best known for its fantastic dirt trails is getting a new Ring Road, and marks the demise of one of the best destinations for would be dirt lovers according to this article.

CityNews – The construction of Om Koi’s ring road has begun.




The construction of a ring road project to connect four sub-districts, Om Koi, Na Kian, Sob Khong and Yang Piang, in Om Koi District started on August 27th. The project has the support of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn whose wish is to relieve traffic issues providing accessibility to villages in all seasons.

The ring road of about 105 km distance is planned to be completed by 2020 costing 23.9 million baht. The budget was funded by the Department of Rural Roads and the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) with the 3rd Army Infantry Division conducting the construction.


Screenshot 2019-08-30 at 19.15.28.png
 
24 million Baht for 105km ring road don't sound correct to me
IMO some erro with the cost .
And finished in less then 2 years well that is a joke.
 
My thoughts to Steve, remembering the terrain in that area I think you should be thinking in billions.
 
Back
Top Bottom