PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has announced the closure of the railway-adjacent road heading toward Highway 36 starting February 10, as part of a major road resurfacing project aimed at improving safety and driving conditions.
The closure will affect the section from Nong Ket Yai Intersection to Highway 36 and is expected to last for approximately one month. Authorities said the work involves resurfacing the road to bring it up to higher safety and quality standards.
Motorists are advised to avoid the affected route and use alternative roads where possible. City officials apologized for the inconvenience and thanked residents for their cooperation, stating the project is intended to deliver long-term benefits for all road users.
Following the announcement, residents voiced a wide range of concerns and suggestions online. Many welcomed the repairs but questioned whether other long-neglected roads would also be addressed. Several residents asked about the condition of Sukhumvit Road near Bangkok Hospital Pattaya, saying the surface remains badly damaged and unsafe despite heavy daily traffic.
Others raised concerns about ongoing delays on nearby projects, including the Mab Song–Nong Yai 1 area and Wat Nong Yai Soi, where drainage issues remain unresolved. Some questioned whether resurfacing without proper drainage upgrades could lead to repeated flooding and future budget overruns.
Residents also urged authorities to coordinate better between agencies before starting work, noting repeated cases where newly paved roads were later torn up for utility installation. Calls were also made for full-length repairs along the railway road, rather than short sections, as well as stricter enforcement against heavy trucks that damage newly resurfaced roads.
Traffic congestion emerged as another key concern, with residents asking for longer green-light intervals at exits onto Sukhumvit Road and suggesting construction be scheduled during school holidays to reduce disruption. Business owners in the affected area also questioned how access would be managed during the closure.
Despite the criticism, many residents said they hope the project will be completed properly and last long term. “Please make it a one-time fix that can be used for years,” one comment read, reflecting a common sentiment among Pattaya road users.
