EXAT plans to launch an auction for the Chatuchot - Lam Luk Ka Road section for 2.4 billion baht in May, using TFFIF funds of approximately 1.4 billion baht.

Mr. Chatri Tansiri, Deputy Governor of the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT). Construction and maintenance department Revealing progress Chalong Rat Expressway Extension Project Chatuchot-Lam Luk Ka Road section, distance 16.21 km, said that after the Cabinet (Cabinet) meeting on March 14, 2566 approved EXAT to proceed with the project. Currently in the process of drafting the scope of work (TOR) by the TOR Drafting Committee. The contract format has been divided into 5 contracts, consisting of 4 civil construction contracts and 1 contract for system installation and traffic management.

It is expected that the bidding will be announced. In the civil construction section This is around May 2566 and it is expected that a contractor will be found at the end of 2566. Construction will start around the beginning of 2567. Construction period is 36 months. It is expected to be completed and open for service in 2570. It is expected that there will be approximately 32,000 traffic vehicles in the first year.

For the expressway between Chatuchot - Lam Luk Ka Road, a distance of 16.21 km, there is a total investment amount of 24,060.04 million baht, divided into land ownership costs of 3,726.81 million baht, with areas affected by expropriation amounting to 471 rai 99 square wah, and there are buildings and There are 134 affected buildings with a construction cost of 20,333 million baht. Initially, 4 civil works contracts will have a distance of 3-4 km per contract and a construction cost limit of 4,000 -5,000 million baht per contract.

As for contract number 5, the toll collection system work is There is a budget of approximately 1,200 million baht, which will be auctioned after 4 civil works construction contracts have reached a certain level first. To provide space for installing the system and toll collection plaza.

Mr. Chatri said that according to the MR-Map network development policy of the Ministry of Transport As the Department of Highways is studying, EXAT has guidelines for adjusting the route alignment of the expressway between Chatuchot - Lam Luk Ka Road. To connect with the Outer Ring Road No. 3 (MR10) in the Lam Luk Ka area. In addition to connecting to MR10, it also connects to MR6 (Kanchanaburi - Sa Kaeo) as well. We will have to wait for the Department of Highways to clearly summarize the development of MR10.

However, EXAT is in the process of preparing a report requesting changes to project details in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report for the connection to MR10, which is expected to conclude the EIA report. Approximately May - June 2566. After that, it will be submitted to the Expert Committee (COC) and ONEP, and submitted to the Cabinet (Cabinet) for further consideration.

While waiting for the conclusion of the MR10 development of the Department of Highways EXAT therefore considers two approaches for bidding on the construction of the Chatuchot Expressway - Lam Luk Ka Road:

Method 1: Bidding for all 4 contracts at the same time, with the 4th contract being auctioned with conditions, that is, if the route is adjusted from the Cabinet resolution connecting Lam Luk Ka Road, km. 21, to connecting with the outer ring road. 3 (MR10) at Lam Luk Ka Road, km. 24, by the expressway project distance An additional approximately 3 km will have to be done along the new route.

Method 2: Bid for 3 contracts first, while Contract 4 waits for clarity on realigning the route to connect with the 3rd Ring Road first.

For construction costs of 20,333 million baht, EXAT will use money from the Thailand Future Infrastructure Fund (TFFIF), worth 14,374 million baht, which has adjusted its use plan from the original. Scheduled for construction Third Stage Northern Expressway System Project, Phase 3 (Section N1), Prasert Manukit Road connecting to the Bangkok Outer Ring Road in the east) and Issue bonds in addition to contribution premiums For the remaining shortfall amount of approximately 2 million baht.

While the toll rates are divided into Year 1, 4-wheel vehicles have an entrance fee of 20 baht + 1.25 baht per kilometer, 6-10 wheel vehicles have an entrance fee of 40 baht + 2.50 baht per kilometer, and vehicles with more than 10 wheels have an entrance fee of 60 baht + 3.75 baht per kilometer. Entry fee: XNUMX baht + XNUMX baht per kilometer.

Mr. Chatri said The highlight of the Chatuchot Expressway - Lam Luk Ka Road project is the rest area or Service Area at km 11 of the project, near the Department of Provincial Administration. Which has an area of ​​approximately 64 rai, which will be developed on both sides and there will be an elevated expressway connecting the 2 areas. The side is like a rest stop in Korea. that increases commercial space