The next stage of the R118 dual carriageway development has started. This time from the northern end from Mae Suai - R1 junction.
Currently they are just preparing & clearing the land either side of the old road.
Along R118 here, there are multiple streams that run into the Mae Lao river, which the road crosses & new bridges will have to be built for these.
The project is a claimed 3-year process.
The 4-lane development at the southern end from Doi Saket - Mae Kachan took just on 5 years.
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Let's hope the top end development does not take as long!
In time if you are going to Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai it maybe quicker to avoid this section & take R1 from Chiang Rai to Phayao, then R120 to me Kachan, because sure it wil get very dusy & congested with traffic banked up through the road works = a less than enjoyable ride!
Currently they are just preparing & clearing the land either side of the old road.
Along R118 here, there are multiple streams that run into the Mae Lao river, which the road crosses & new bridges will have to be built for these.
The project is a claimed 3-year process.
The 4-lane development at the southern end from Doi Saket - Mae Kachan took just on 5 years.
R118 Road Works
Just a few pics to highlight the ongoing road works on R118 between Doi Saket & Mae Kachan. The work that is going on is impressive as is the amount of machinery & staff out there. In late February there is about 2 kms of annoying dirt it's best if you don't get caught up behind the water...
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In time if you are going to Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai it maybe quicker to avoid this section & take R1 from Chiang Rai to Phayao, then R120 to me Kachan, because sure it wil get very dusy & congested with traffic banked up through the road works = a less than enjoyable ride!