Santad Khummit, Deputy Chief of the Kamala Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor), chaired the meeting, held at the Wyndham Grand Phuket Kalim Bay Hotel in Moo 6, Kamala.
The meeting focused on roadworks along Route 4030, specifically the ‘Thalang - Rawai Beach road’, spanning from kilometer marker 16+950 to kilometer marker 18+200.
This segment stretches about a total of 1.25km, from the entrance of Nakathani Village to the curve next to the entrance of Kalim Elephant Camp.
The project is part of the ‘National Highway Network Construction Project’ said an official report of the meeting.
The project has a budget allocation of B38,910,000 baht and aims to expand the current two-lane road to four lanes, complete with enhanced safety features.
The primary objective of the meeting was to inform the public about the project’s scope, its rationale and the necessity for the development, said the report.
The proposed construction is intended to improve convenience and safety for road users, addressing the significantly increased traffic volumes on this route, which passes through community areas and popular tourist spots including Kamala Beach, leading towards Patong Beach.
The current traffic conditions have led to frequent accidents, affecting both local residents and tourists, the report noted.
By expanding the highway and incorporating additional safety measures, the project aims to alleviate these issues, ensuring safer and more efficient travel for all users, the report added.