MEGA BRIDGE

The 'Dipangkorn Rasmijoti Bridge' (), unofficially known as the 'Mega Bridge', is part of the 13 km long Industrial Ring Road in connecting southern Bangkok with Samut Prakan Province. This construction project comprises two striking cable-stayed bridges with lengths of 702 m and 582 m. The two pylons in the form of a diamond are 173 m and 164 m high.
The bridge was to be officially opened in 5 December 2006 and named after Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti, the grandchild of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, however it was already opened for traffic in 20 September 2006.

Contractor: TNNS Jointventure, Taisei, Nishimatsu, NKK, Sino Thai

Formwork Service: PERI-HORY Asia and PERI Formwork

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External links

External links

★ PERI - Weekly cycle of four 173 m high pylons simultaneously with PERI ACS

★ 2bangkok.com on Mega bridge with many photos of the construction process

★ Map

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