CITY LIFE
Bridge over troubled roads
The Thai-Belgian Friendship overpass on Rama IV has had a colourful history
- Published: 16 Mar 2013 at 00.00
- Newspaper section: News
While motorists may snarl and spit at the long lines of traffic trying to get around the Thai-Belgian Friendship bridge, now partially closed for repairs, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration deputy clerk Jumpol Sumpaopol takes a measure of pride in what the structure represents.
Motorists on Rama IV Road are counting down to the reopening of the Thai-Belgian Friendship overpass, which has been closed for maintenance since March 5.
Mr Jumpol sees in the bridge a spirit of cooperation that made its reassembling overnight 25 years ago such a memorable event.
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