Two roads in Nan impassable after landslide and bridge approach collapse
Landslide and collapsed bridge approaches render Highways 1083 and 1243 in Nan impassable, warns Department of Highways. Repair efforts underway.
The Department of Highways reported that two major roads in Nan province became impassable before noon on Sunday—one due to a landslide and the other after the approaches to two bridges collapsed following soil erosion.
In an urgent update issued at 11:30am, the department advised motorists to seek alternative routes for Highways 1083 and 1243.
Landslide blocks Huay Phai–Had Rai road
According to the report, a landslide occurred between kilometre markers 49+575 and 49+625 on Highway 1243, also known as the Huay Phai–Had Rai Road in Na Noi district, rendering the road impassable.
Bridge approaches collapse on Highway 1083
Meanwhile, two bridges along Highway 1083, also in Na Noi district, were declared impassable after the soil beneath their approaches gave way due to heavy rainfall.
The affected structures are:
- Huay Kham Bridge, between kilometre markers 40+022 and 40+106
- Kaeng Luang Bridge, between kilometre markers 44+550 and 44+600
Repair efforts underway
The department said work crews are clearing debris from the landslide area and have begun repairs on the damaged bridges. Large metal sheets are being used to cover the eroded sections to restore access as soon as possible.
