Bangkok: The MRTA is expediting a 23-meter-deep soil inspection to address the Samsen Road subsidence issue. The project will also carefully demolish the Samsen Police Station building and employ robots to ensure maximum safety. Traffic in the surrounding area remains moving normally.
According to Thai News Agency, progress on the landfilling project for the Samsen Road subsidence in Dusit District continues today. Contractors and the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) are actively working to level the area around the subsidence and excavate thoroughly to assess the soil conditions, ensuring a safe and effective solution is planned.
The soil investigation involves digging eight holes, each approximately 23 meters deep, with four holes on each side of the tunnel parallel to the soil conditions in line with the tunnel. It has been emphasized that a comprehensive data collection is essential to prevent repeated dismantling and reconstruction in the future.
Currently, the soil condition in the sinkhole area remains stable, although not completely reliable, as part of the foundation of the Samsen Police Station has been found to have collapsed. Despite the absence of further movement, close monitoring remains necessary, and safety protocols dictate that the number of personnel working in the sinkhole should be kept to a minimum.
As a precaution, a stairwell has been installed for personnel access to the pit, ensuring a strict headcount can be maintained in the event of an emergency.
The demolition of the Samsen Police Station building is in progress, with the cutting of the steel roof nearing completion. Following this, other structural components will be gradually demolished using robots to maximize safety.
While traffic in the surrounding area is generally smooth, some residents have chosen to avoid the route. However, traffic congestion is anticipated during rush hour due to the high volume of vehicles, especially in the morning, leading to slower traffic.
Despite the overcast weather and potential rain, field officials are determined to continue their efforts to swiftly resolve the road subsidence problem.