Two inbound lanes at Bangkok’s Dao Khanong toll plaza to close from 12 November

What has changed

Two Bangkok-bound toll lanes at the Dao Khanong plaza on the Chaloem Maha Nakhon Expressway are due to close from Thursday, 12 November. The Expressway Authority of Thailand said the temporary restriction covers toll lanes 4 and 5 and is scheduled to run around the clock through 1 January 2027.

Which part of the expressway is affected?

The notice concerns the inbound toll booths at Dao Khanong. It did not announce a closure of the entire expressway or of the outbound side. The contractor needs the space to install crossbeams as part of the Rama III–Dao Khanong–Western Outer Ring Road expressway project, under its third construction contract.

The authority issued the notice on 10 November and asked motorists to watch for warning signs and follow the temporary markings. The date range includes the year-end travel period, when some drivers will be taking this route for holiday trips rather than their usual commute.

Allow extra time if you use this route

If your trip takes you through Dao Khanong toward Bangkok, check live traffic before leaving and leave extra time if you have a fixed arrival. On approach, move into a lane marked open when safe to do so. Follow signs for the payment method you intend to use; the notice did not specify how payment types would be allocated across the remaining lanes.

The published end date is the planned construction window. Check for fresh traffic notices before travelling, especially if you will use the plaza around New Year.