Mae Hong Son highway collapsed by run-offs following heavy downpours
Mae Hong Son's highway cut off by run-offs; temporary Bailey bridge to be ready by Sept 1.
The Mae Hong Son governor ordered the construction of a temporary bridge after a main highway linking the provincial seat to Khun Yuam district was cut off by run-offs following heavy downpours.
After the northern province experienced heavy rains triggered by a low-pressure system, a remnant of Storm Kajiki, subsequent run-offs washed away a section of Highway No. 108 in Ban Huay Pong village.
Upon learning of the incident, Mae Hong Son Governor Ekkawit Meepian ordered the provincial disaster prevention and mitigation office to coordinate with relevant agencies to construct a temporary Bailey bridge, enabling travel to resume on the highway.
The provincial administration announced that the temporary bridge could be ready by September 1. They advised tourists and local residents to explore alternative routes until the temporary bridge is completed.
