Bang Na Expressway, Thailand
From series “The Longest Bridges in the World”Year: 2000. Lenght: 54 km. Width: 27.2 meters.
In the capital of Thailand is the Bang Na Magistrale. This is a wonderful bridge construction, one of the longest bridges in the world. The construction of the main road started in 1995 and lasted for five years. Officially, the bridge was opened in February 2000. The bridge length is 54 kilometers, and the width is 27.2 meters. There are three lanes in each direction.
The impressive sum, more than a billion US dollars was invested in the construction of this wonderful bridge. Traffic congestion has been one of Bangkok's main problems for several years. To solve this problem, Bang Na Magistrale was built. Although traffic on the bridge is chargeable, Bang Na remains very demanding for the drivers since opening. The variant on the bridge instead of the strenuous traffic jam, also attracts the numerous tourists. From the main road, the wonderful panoramas open onto the city.
Re-use of this article is allowed. A valid link to www.orangesmile.com is obligatory.
Bang Na Expressway - interactive map
Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit
16 km - Central World Mall
Thailand is also known for its huge shopping malls. The biggest of them is located in Bangkok. "Central World Mall" was opened in 1990 and its trade space is approximately 430 square meters. In a huge building you can find more than 900 shops, among which several …
From the series '12 Largest Shopping Centers Worldwide'
Thailand is also known for its huge shopping malls. The biggest of them is located in Bangkok. "Central World Mall" was opened in 1990 and its trade space is approximately 430 square meters. In a huge building you can find more than 900 shops, among which several …
17 km - Sky Bar
One more world known bar in Bangkok is situated on the roof of the 63-stored skyscraper "State Tower". From its terraces opens a marvellous view of the city. There you can relax in the open air, try exotic cocktails and original treats, listen to live music or to …
From the series 'The Most Extraordinary Bars and Café on the Planet'
One more world known bar in Bangkok is situated on the roof of the 63-stored skyscraper "State Tower". From its terraces opens a marvellous view of the city. There you can relax in the open air, try exotic cocktails and original treats, listen to live music or to …
18 km - Black Ivory Coffee Farm
The exclusive coffee sort 'Black Ivory' is known to many lovers of flavored drink. But not everyone knows where and how it is produced. The farm which produces coffee is located in Thailand. Apart from coffee trees on its territory you can see a lot of interesting. The …
From the series 'Top 10 Extraordinary Farms'
The exclusive coffee sort 'Black Ivory' is known to many lovers of flavored drink. But not everyone knows where and how it is produced. The farm which produces coffee is located in Thailand. Apart from coffee trees on its territory you can see a lot of interesting. The …
19 km - Fried Grasshoppers in Bangkok Restaurants
Those who have long dreamed to taste something new and different, will find it interesting to visit Thailand. Here, dishes cooked of insects are common and popular as nowhere else in the world. You can taste fried cockroaches with garlic, soup of caterpillars and …
From the series 'The Most Disgusting Dishes in the World'
Those who have long dreamed to taste something new and different, will find it interesting to visit Thailand. Here, dishes cooked of insects are common and popular as nowhere else in the world. You can taste fried cockroaches with garlic, soup of caterpillars and …
21 km - Temple of Emerald Buddha
The famous Wat Phra Kaeo or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, which is located in Bangkok, is not only a prominent religious site, but also one of the holiest places in the world for Buddhists. The temple was named in honor of its main reliquary - the statues of …
From the series 'The Most Iconic Temples in the World'
The famous Wat Phra Kaeo or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, which is located in Bangkok, is not only a prominent religious site, but also one of the holiest places in the world for Buddhists. The temple was named in honor of its main reliquary - the statues of …
22 km - Bangkok
Bangkok is the most popular tourist city in the world. Unfortunately, it is also in a list of cities that are in danger from the flooding. The main reason of the sagging soils is an active use of the underground waters. For last decades the number of them has decreased …
From the series 'Permanently Sinking Cities and Regions'
Bangkok is the most popular tourist city in the world. Unfortunately, it is also in a list of cities that are in danger from the flooding. The main reason of the sagging soils is an active use of the underground waters. For last decades the number of them has decreased …