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Phuket's new Chalong Circle, with the underpass beneath. Try the VIDEO

VIDEO Ride Phuket's Chalong Underpass

Thursday, August 20, 2015
VIDEO Ride through Chalong Circle Underpass

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXLbmX_PSso&feature=youtu.be

PHUKET: Authorities have released a video showing what it will be like to ride through Phuket's Chalong Circle underpass.

The contract for digging the tunnel was signed on July 28 but preparatory work has to be done before the excavation of the tunnel begins.

Highways Department authorities say they will first create as much space as possible, widening the roads and moving electricity poles and water pipes.

Excavation is not expected to start until October at the earliest.

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Why ONLY 2 lanes??

Posted by DG on August 20, 2015 14:06

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..Until October at the earliest? Great time, beginning of the 'high' tourist season.
Actually, with all the money ment for the chalong tunnel, they could have bought up all the outdated ugly shops houses around chalong circle and make a nice wide new circle. And still have than money left for more house high bill boards at place. Right?

Posted by Kurt on August 20, 2015 14:53

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A 2 lanes with more curves and without lane security: this is insane!!!

Posted by dave on August 20, 2015 15:16

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Well, one thing is at least correct in the video. The virtual car is driving along at speeds of at least 80kp/h or more.

Considering it's 2 lane traffic with no median and 2 relatively tight turns one can easily imagine what is likely to happen.

Posted by Herbert on August 20, 2015 15:34

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No, no, no! This video is not right at all! All the lights are working, no one is making a UTurn in the tunnel, there are no motorbikes coming at you in the wrong lane. This is nonsense ! Nothing like reality at all.

Seriously though, I agree with the other posters: tight turns and only bollards to separate the traffic?? Blimey - I think I will give that a miss thank you very much !

Posted by Discover Thainess on August 21, 2015 00:39


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