Phuket City Municipality announced the road lane closures yesterday (Aug 6).
“The Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning has announced the closure of Yaowarat Rd from 7 August to 5 October 2024 to construct a drainage access point,” the announcement said.
This project is part of the second phase of the main drainage system construction aimed at alleviating flooding in urban communities in Phuket, the announcement explained.
From today (Aug 7) to Aug 21, the westbound traffic lane heading towards the bypass road will be closed at the intersection of Yaowarat Soi 2, while the lane heading into Phuket Town will remain open.
From Aug 22 to Oct 5, the traffic lane heading into town will be closed from Soi Phaniang to Yaowarat Soi 2, while the westbound lane heading to the bypass road will remain open.
Motorists were advised to use Yaowarat Soi 1 as an alternative route to avoid the closed lane while the work continues.
Large vehicles have been banned from using Yaowarat Soi 1 from today through Aug 21 while the westbound lane is closed.
Large vehicles also have been banned from using Yaowarat Soi 1 from Aug 22 through to Oct 5 while the inbound lane is closed.
Also during Aug 22-Oct 5, large vehicles have been banned from using anywhere along Yaowarat Rd from the bypass road to the past the work site while the work continues.
“Residents and commuters are advised to avoid the area during this period to minimise inconvenience, “Phuket City Municipality said in its announcement.
“The Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning apologises for any disruption this construction may cause and appreciates the public’s understanding and cooperation,” the municipality added.
Those affected by the construction were advised to call Kitti Meesin at 084-4192555 for further information and assistance.