Ad hoc committee to be set up to tackle traffic congestion due to Metro Line construction

An ad hoc committee will be set up to solve traffic congestion caused by the construction of a Metro Line in Bangkok.

The Ministry of Defense's Spokesman Lt Gen Kongcheep Tantravanich said Deputy Prime Minister/Defense Minister Prawit Wongsuwan has ordered the setting up of the committee to handle traffic congestion due to the construction of the Metro Line, by cooperating with the police, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), and other related agencies.

The committee will take steps to facilitate the road traffic, and make adjustments to traffic signals, to prevent prolonged congestion, as well as ensure there will be police officers on site to facilitate the traffic during rush hours, while the BMA will prepare a water drainage system to maximize the release of excessive water during rainy season, cooperate with contractors to maximize the traffic surfaces at the construction sites and ensure the smoothness of the road traffic to allow motorists to use proper speed and prevent road accidents.

The police will cooperate with the Department of Land Transport to promote the traffic discipline and punish public transport operators and drivers who might have unruly behaviors as complained by the general public.

The ad hoc committee will make weekly evaluations and adjust facilitation plans accordingly to maximize the performances and ensure concrete achievements.

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