Flooding Shuts Down Bangkok Highway, Police Open Emergency Lane
Heavy flooding shut down Bangkok's Vibhavadi Rangsit Highway on September 26, forcing police to open an emergency median lane near Jaeng Wattana toll plaza to clear backed-up traffic.
At 2:30 p.m. on September 26, 2025, the Vibhavadi Rangsit Highway Control Center reported severe flooding on the inbound lanes toward Bangkok following sustained heavy rainfall. Flooding in patches has affected the roadway from the Don Muang Royal Thai Air Force base to Don Muang Airport and along the entire Vibhavadi Rangsit corridor, causing significant traffic congestion. The worst flooding occurs between the Jaeng Wattana toll plaza and the Sukhumvit Road Four intersection, with water depth around 40 centimeters. All vehicles, both small and large, are struggling to pass and must use only the rightmost lane. Traffic police coordinated with highway authorities to open an emergency route in the central median near the Jaeng Wattana toll plaza to relieve the accumulated traffic buildup, which has since been fully cleared. Officers remain posted to offer route guidance and public assistance. As of the latest update, all stranded vehicles have been cleared, though traffic continues to move slowly in the right lane due to persistent high water levels. Police continue to monitor water and traffic conditions to maintain safety for all road users.
