Work on river tunnel for Purple Line extension begins

Tunnelling under the Chao Phraya River as part of the southern extension of the MRT Purple Line has begun andis slated for completion in May nextyear, according to Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.

- SUPOJ WANCHAROEN

It is the second such tunnel under the river and marks significant progress in expanding Bangkok’s mass transit infrastructure.

Mr Suriya said construction work is already 60% complete, ahead of schedule. The section connecting Tao Poon and the National Library is expected to be operational by 2028, with full services across the entire route slated for 2030.