Heavy Traffic on Chiang Mai Superhighway as Holidaymakers Return Home

Chiang mai: The superhighway is congested with traffic as people return home after the long holiday. Traffic on the Superhighway heading out of Chiang Mai city is heavy but still moving well. Meanwhile, traffic on the Asian Highway has been increasing steadily since this morning. According to Thai News Agency, people and tourists are gradually returning to work after the long New Year holiday. On the Asian Highway (Super Highway) outbound from Chiang Mai towards Lamphun, traffic is heavy but still moving well and at reasonable speeds, with only minor congestion at intersections. Similarly, inbound traffic to Chiang Mai is also heavy but vehicles are able to maintain speed. Meanwhile, roadside stalls selling temperate fruits in Saraphi district are experiencing significantly increased sales, with tourists stopping to buy fruit for consumption or as souvenirs. On Asian Highway 31, from Chaiyo District, Ang Thong Province, to the border of Maha Rat District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, traffic volume ha s been increasing continuously since this morning, but vehicles are still able to maintain speed. There are some areas with slowdowns, such as road construction sites, bottlenecks, and rest areas with gas stations. Traffic is expected to become significantly heavier this afternoon. Officials recommend using alternative routes: turning into Ang Thong city before using the old Ang Thong-Ayutthaya Highway (Route 309) and Route 347 towards Bangkok. In Ayutthaya province, on the Asian Highway heading towards Bangkok, from kilometer marker 26 to the Ayutthaya interchange, traffic has been heavy since morning, with all lanes full, but still moving well at speeds of 80-100 kilometers per hour. Similarly, traffic on Phahonyothin Road is also increasing but still moving smoothly. It is expected that people will continue to travel back home throughout the day and into tomorrow.