Part of Kanchanaburi Motorway open for toll-free travel on weekends

The toll-free travel over a 51km distance starts from April 26.

The Kanchanaburi Motorway, or Motorway No. 81 — Bang Yai - Kanchanaburi — is an important route for travel to the western region of Thailand. The department had offered temporary free access to the same segment during the recent New Year and Songkran Festival.

The toll-free access on weekends is expected to help increase convenience and reduce travel time for the public. Previously, using Highway 323 and Highway 4 took over an hour, but with this facility travel time is expected to be cut by half.

The temporary free access is available on weekends, from 3pm on Friday to 9pm on Sunday. Entry-exit is available only at the Nakhon Pathom West and Kanchanaburi checkpoints.

The department has urged motorists driving on the Kanchanaburi Motorway to exercise caution, strictly adhere to traffic regulations, as some sections are still under construction. It advised vehicles not to park or stop to take photos while travelling to prevent accidents.

Only private four-wheelers are allowed on the motorway. The department has urged motorists to ensure that their vehicles have sufficient fuel/charge for the journey. For additional travel information or to report emergencies during the journey, contact the Department of Highways hotline at 1586 or the motorway hotline at 1586, press 7 (toll-free on all networks, available 24 hours), as well as the Highway Police at 1193.

Once completed, the motorway will be 96 kilometres long.