The work will begin on Thursday (Aug 1), and continue from 9am to 4pm each day through to next Monday (Aug 5), Srisoonthorn Municipality said in an announcement earlier today (July 29), with Thalang Traffic Police issuing the same warning.
“The Thalang Electricity Authority has scheduled the relocation of electric poles on the inbound side of Thepkrasattri Road, between Thai Watsadu and Tha Ruea Shrine. This operation will impact traffic flow, leaving only one inbound lane available,” the announcement explained.
The southbound lanes along the affected section of of Thepkrasattri Rd will be reduced to one lane. The northbound lanes will remain two lanes, with rubber cones dividing a bus lane, the announcement said.
Traffic police officers will be deployed to facilitate the flow and ensure safety, the announcement noted.
“Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible,” Srisoonthorn Municipality urged.
Motorists heading southbound along Thepkrasattri Rd were advised to use the Mueang Mai - Pa Khlok route or the shortcut to Cherng Talay.
Motorists heading northbound along Thepkrasattri Rd were advised to use the route around the island via Kamala, Cherng Talay, or the road past British International School, Phuket, or the route behind Wat Tha Ruea to Srisoonthorn Rd.
“Drivers are encouraged to familiarise themselves with these routes and plan their journeys accordingly from August 1-5, 2024,” Srisoonthorn Municipality advised.
“Thank you for your cooperation,” the announcement concluded.