&nbsp;In a statement, the department said that Bt127.7 million is necessary to ensure road surfaces at some areas are safe for commuters. The rest is for permanent fixing. 
	&nbsp;A number of 102 highways are damaged, with 74 routes mostly in the Central Region inaccessible. For information of highway access, call 1586.

Highways require Bt5bn budget

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