Pattaya City plans intersection expansion to ease traffic congestion
Pattaya City is taking action to alleviate traffic congestion at the Sawang Fah–Naklua intersection. City Council President Banlue Kulawanit, accompanied by council members and officials, recently inspected the site following numerous complaints from locals. These complaints highlighted the difficulties large buses face when navigating the narrow corners, causing significant traffic jams during peak hours.
Residents have been vocal about the severe congestion, especially during rush hours, as vehicles are forced to slow down to allow buses to turn. This bottleneck triggers backups, affecting the entire area and exacerbating traffic problems on Naklua Market Road.
To address these concerns, the city has unveiled plans to expand the intersection by modifying the existing footpaths. These changes aim to create a more accommodating turning angle for large buses, thereby improving the overall traffic flow.
Banlue remarked on the necessity of these improvements, citing the ongoing struggles faced by commuters and the need for a practical solution.
By tackling these infrastructural issues, Pattaya City hopes to enhance the driving experience for all motorists and reduce the stress caused by daily traffic congestion, reported Pattaya News.
In other news, Pattaya’s reputation as a bustling tourist paradise is under threat—not from a lack of attractions, but from a gridlock of its own making. At a Pattaya City Council meeting on November 20, council member Surin Yimyai sounded the alarm about the city’s chaotic public transport practices, particularly buses flouting the rules by picking up and dropping off passengers wherever they please.
