Chao Phraya Bridges, Bangkok, Thailand
Key Data:
Kanchanaphisek Outer Ring Road Bridge
Order year
2002
Construction started
2004
Project type
Bridge across Chao Phraya river
Dimensions
500m (1,640ft) main span, with two 220.5m (723ft) side spans
Location
Bangkok, Thailand
Estimated investment
¥25bn
Completion
2007
Chao Phraya Mega Bridge
Order year
1997
Construction started
2003
Project type
Bridge across Chao Phraya river with mid intersection
Dimensions
4.2km long with 2.2km intersection ramp
Location
Bangkok, Thailand
Estimated investment
8.7bn Baht
Completion
2006
Key Players:
Kanchanaphisek Outer Ring Road Bridge
Sponsors
Bangkok City, Thai Government
Designers
Parsons Brinckerhoff
Lead contractors
Ch. Karnchang Italian Thai Development PCL, VIjitphan Construction Co Ltd, Krungthon Engineer Co Ltd
Financing
Thai Government, Japan, China
Chao Phraya Mega Bridge
Sponsors
Bangkok City, Thai Government
Designers
Yee Associates Architects and Designers
Lead contractors
Norconsult International, MAA, Span, Team Consulting and Management international, Italian Thai, Sumitomo, CH. Karnchang, Obayashi, Unique, Kajima, CMS Construction, Taisei Corporation, Enerpak Hydraulics
Financing
Thai Government
