elef Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Bangkok Post September 27, 2006 Link TRANSPORT / OPERATIONS TRANSFER TO SUVARNABHUMI Massive airport move may cause traffic chaos MANOP THIP-OSOD & AMORNRAT MAHITTHIROOK Parts of Vibhavadi Rangsit road are expected to be clogged today and tomorrow as a convoy of lorries carrying the last consignment of equipment leaves Don Muang for the new airport, Suvarnabhumi. Airport staff at Don Muang, which will shut down after tomorrow, began relocating facilities to Suvarnabhumi on Monday. The relocation of the equipment, mainly the property of Thai Airways International (THAI), is expected to be completed in two days.More than 300 city and traffic policemen have been ordered to assist in the transport. Hundreds of trucks will be involved. Transport permanent secretary Wanchai Sarathulthat said the equipment transport was considered in the national interest and will be overseen by Supreme Commander Gen Ruengroj Mahasaranont. The police yesterday told motorists to avoid using nine routes, especially Vibhavadi Rangsit road near Don Muang airport, that will be used by the lorries. Vibhavadi Rangsit road is the main artery linking the city with the northern and eastern transport routes. Airports of Thailand president Chotisak Asapaviriya said city police will continue to guard Don Muang 24 hours a day after it shuts down. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department expects thunderstorms and rain in Bangkok tomorrow. The wet weather could worsen traffic on the routes. But THAI president Flight Officer Apinan Sumanaseni brushed aside the potential impact of bad weather on THAI's operations, saying all equipment would be moved to Suvarnabhumi as planned. The relocation plan had taken into account the weather factor, he said. THAI will start moving its fleet from Don Muang to Suvarnabhumi today until the early hours of tomorrow. The national flag carrier will shift 21 planes during the 16-hour span starting from 9.10am today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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