Free M6 motorway section opens to help drivers avoid flood-hit routes
BANGKOK — 6 October 2026, The Department of Highways has opened a section of the M6 motorway free of charge in both directions to provide motorists with an alternative route around flood-affected areas. The Motorway Division began trial operations on the Bang Pa-in–Nakhon Ratchasima motorway, covering the Bang Pa-in–Hin Kong section, at 18:00 on 6 […] The post Free M6 motorway section opens to…
Bangkok, October 6, 2026 - The Department of Highways has introduced a complimentary stretch of the M6 motorway to enable drivers to circumvent flood-stricken roads. The Motorway Division initiated trial operations for this free service on the Bang Pa-in-Nakhon Ratchasima motorway, specifically the Bang Pa-in-Hin Kong segment, at 6:00 PM on October 6.
This complimentary provision will continue until midnight on October 11 or until flood conditions improve. Authorities will diligently monitor situations and modify traffic management tactics as needed to reduce inconvenience for motorists. This initiative is in line with the Transport Ministry's objective of facilitating travel and mitigating the effects of flooding on the public by offering an alternate route to flood-affected areas.
As the M6 motorway is still in the preparatory stages prior to its full inauguration, the Department of Highways advised motorists to plan their trips diligently, drive cautiously, and strictly adhere to traffic signs and directives from officials. For travel updates, motorists can dial the Department of Highways hotline at 1586, press 6 (free of charge on all networks) at any time, or follow DOH Highway Radio at https://www.highwaytraffic.go.th/radio.
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