{"id":344,"date":"2025-09-08T17:01:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T10:01:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/m5.doh-motorway.com\/project-details\/project-alignment\/"},"modified":"2025-11-05T17:56:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T10:56:59","slug":"project-alignment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/m5.doh-motorway.com\/en\/project-details\/project-alignment\/","title":{"rendered":"Project Alignment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-indent: 40px;\">The Utraphimuk Elevated Tollway Extension Intercity Motorway, Rangsit \u2013 Bang Pa-In Section, Project (M5) is an extension to the existing Utraphimuk Elevated Tollway, with its alignment elevated over Phahonyothin Road. Having 3 lanes per direction (totaling 6), the Anusornsathan \u2013 Rangsit Section (currently in operation) covers 7 km. and the Rangsit \u2013 Bang Pa-In Section (not yet started) covers 22 km., making a total of 29 km. for the entire route.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-indent: 40px;\">The project begins where the existing Utraphimuk Elevated Tollway (Anusornsathan \u2013 Rangsit Section) ends, at km. 33+924 of Phahonyothin Road, near the Royal Thai Mint, Khlong Nueng Subdistrict, Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani Province. Heading northward along Phahonyothin Road, passing Pathum Thani (Khlong Luang District) and Ayutthaya (Bang Pa-In and Wang Noi districts) provinces, the route terminates at Bang Pa-In Interchange, with its terminus being connected to Highway 1 at-grade level (Phahonyothin Road), Highway 32, and Bang Pa-In \u2013 Nakhon Ratchasima Intercity Motorway (M6). In the future, it will also connect to both the western and eastern parts of Motorway No. 9 (Kanchanaphisek Road) and terminate tentatively at km. 51+924 of Phahonyothin Road.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_position=&#8221;inside&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; ul_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;gcid-body-color&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-body-color%22:%91%22header_3_text_color%22%93}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2> Toll Collection Locations<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<h3>The project provides 7 toll collection locations as follows:<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Rangsit 1<\/li>\n<li>Rangsit 2<\/li>\n<li>Khlong Luang<\/li>\n<li>Thammasat University<\/li>\n<li>Nava Nakorn<\/li>\n<li>Valaya Alongkorn<\/li>\n<li>Pratunam Phra-In<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/m5.doh-motorway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/M5-location-map.webp&#8221; alt=&#8221;\u0e17\u0e32\u0e07\u0e02\u0e36\u0e49\u0e19-\u0e25\u0e07\u0e17\u0e32\u0e07\u0e22\u0e01\u0e23\u0e30\u0e14\u0e31\u0e1a \u0e41\u0e25\u0e30\u0e14\u0e48\u0e32\u0e19\u0e40\u0e01\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e04\u0e48\u0e32\u0e18\u0e23\u0e23\u0e21\u0e40\u0e19\u0e35\u0e22\u0e21\u0e1c\u0e48\u0e32\u0e19\u0e17\u0e32\u0e07&#8221; title_text=&#8221;\u0e17\u0e32\u0e07\u0e02\u0e36\u0e49\u0e19-\u0e25\u0e07\u0e17\u0e32\u0e07\u0e22\u0e01\u0e23\u0e30\u0e14\u0e31\u0e1a \u0e41\u0e25\u0e30\u0e14\u0e48\u0e32\u0e19\u0e40\u0e01\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e04\u0e48\u0e32\u0e18\u0e23\u0e23\u0e21\u0e40\u0e19\u0e35\u0e22\u0e21\u0e1c\u0e48\u0e32\u0e19\u0e17\u0e32\u0e07&#8221; show_bottom_space=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>\u0e17\u0e32\u0e07\u0e02\u0e36\u0e49\u0e19-\u0e25\u0e07\u0e17\u0e32\u0e07\u0e22\u0e01\u0e23\u0e30\u0e14\u0e31\u0e1a \u0e41\u0e25\u0e30\u0e14\u0e48\u0e32\u0e19\u0e40\u0e01\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e04\u0e48\u0e32\u0e18\u0e23\u0e23\u0e21\u0e40\u0e19\u0e35\u0e22\u0e21\u0e1c\u0e48\u0e32\u0e19\u0e17\u0e32\u0e07<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text ul_position=&#8221;inside&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; ul_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>On-Off Ramps<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The project has been designed with a total of 7 elevated on-off ramps and U-turn facilities as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>On-off ramp at Rangsit 2<\/li>\n<li>On-off ramp at Khlong Luang<\/li>\n<li>On-off ramp at Thammasat University<\/li>\n<li>On-off ramp at Nava Nakorn Industrial Estate<\/li>\n<li>On-off ramp at Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University<\/li>\n<li>On-off ramp at Pratunam Phra In<\/li>\n<li>On-off ramp at Bang Pa-in Interchange<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_position=&#8221;inside&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; ul_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Rest Area<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-indent: 40px;\">A rest area is provided for motorists\u2019 convenience near Rangsit 1 Toll Plaza, from km. 35+075 to km. 35+300 of the Bangkok-bound route. Situating on the elevated structure, this rest area was designed with motorists\u2019 safety prioritized, by incorporating the curves that best match driving speeds in the project main routes. An additional lane is also provided, with sufficient length allowed to serve as a deceleration and acceleration lane for vehicles entering and exiting the rest area, whereas adequate sight and stopping distances are designed for safety purpose. Included in the rest area are a variety of facilities, for example, restrooms, pavilions, retail and service areas, offices, etc. Parking spaces are also available for both private cars and large buses.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_position=&#8221;inside&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; ul_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Connection to Motorway Network<\/h2>\n<p>The project includes 2 following interchanges:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>at Rangsit\u202f1 on-off ramps, interchanging with Utraphimuk Elevated Tollway; and<\/li>\n<li>at the project terminus, interchanging with Bang Pa-in\u2013Nakhon Ratchasima Intercity Motorway (M6), enabling further travel toward the Northeast. Also available are the on-off ramps that connect to Highway\u202f32 at-grade level, facilitating travel to the upper Central and Northern regions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_position=&#8221;inside&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; ul_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Ancillary Buildings along the Project Alignment<\/h2>\n<p>In the detailed design, ancillary buildings are allocated along the project alignment to meet all requirements, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 Central Control Building &#8211; at ground level;<\/li>\n<li>2 Rescue Buildings (1 &amp; 2) &#8211; on the elevated motorway;<\/li>\n<li>1 Expressway Police Station \u2013on the elevated motorway; and<\/li>\n<li>1 Operation &amp; Maintenance Center and Depot \u2013 at ground level, near the <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][difl_imagegallery image_size=&#8221;original&#8221; image_to_display=&#8221;3&#8243; image_to_display_tablet=&#8221;3&#8243; image_to_display_phone=&#8221;1&#8243; image_to_display_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;margin-bottom:0 !important;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][difl_imagegalleryitem gallery_ids=&#8221;189,190,188&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/difl_imagegalleryitem][\/difl_imagegallery][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Example of Ancillary Buildings along the Project Alignment<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Utraphimuk Elevated Tollway Extension Intercity Motorway, Rangsit \u2013 Bang Pa-In Section, Project (M5) is an extension to the existing Utraphimuk Elevated Tollway, with its alignment elevated over Phahonyothin Road. 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