Rama VII Bridge
Rama VII Bridge (Thai: สะพานพระราม 7) is a bridge over the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok and Nonthaburi, in Thailand, connecting the Bang Sue District and Bang Phlat District. The roadway is in a dual carriageway configuration, with 3 lanes in each direction. The bridge was named in honour of King Prajadhipok. The bridge was constructed to ease the increase in road traffic volumes on the adjacent Rama VI bridge.[1][2]
Rama VII Bridge สะพานพระราม ๗ | |
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 View from east bank | |
| Coordinates | 13.813775°N 100.514442°E |
| Carries | 6 lanes of roadway, pedestrians |
| Crosses | Chao Phraya River |
| Locale | Bangkok and Nonthaburi |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 933.19 m |
| Longest span | 120 m |
| Clearance below | 8.9 m |
| History | |
| Construction start | January 18, 1990 |
| Opened | September 23, 1992 |
| Location | |
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References
Bureau of Maintenance and Traffic Safety, Thailand. "RAMA VII BRIDGE". Retrieved 2008-01-06.
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