Grand Opening of the New Rama IX Bridge Bangkok 2024- Night Market and More on the Chaophraya River

Rama IX Bridge สะพานพระราม ๙ (Saphan Phra Ram Kao) is a bridge in Bangkok, Thailand over the Chao Phraya River.

The bridge was named in the honor of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's (King Rama IX) 60th birthday. The opening date coincided with the king's birthday, with a million people walking over it.

It was the first cable-stayed bridge in Thailand and had the second longest cable-stayed span in the world when it opened in 1987.

A new eight-lane double-pylon cable-stayed bridge paralleling the Rama IX Bridge has been under construction for some time and is finally complete.

The new section of the bridge is intended to relieve traffic congestion on the existing single-pylon bridge. The new bridge's official opening will be soon, after which the Rama IX bridge will be closed for an extensive renovation, which includes a sensor system for added safety.

Pedestrias can visit the bridge on the 17th and 18th of February,2024 and on the 23rd, 24th and 25th. The Bridge opens at 4 pm and closes at 10 pm. After the 25th pedestrian traffic will not be allowed and all 8 lanes will be open to motorists only.

In addition to pedestrians being allowed a night market with live music is set up at the top of the bridge making it a great evening out for the locals in Bangkok.

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