Purple Line Tunnel Leak Shows Improvement, Partial Traffic Reopening July 19
Water seepage in the Purple Line BTS tunnel at Bang Bua-Dao Khanong has stabilized with no new damage detected, prompting authorities to reopen partial traffic on Prachathipok Road starting July 19.
Deputy Transport Minister Siripong Angskakul announced that water seepage into the purple line BTS tunnel at the Bang Bua-Dao Khanong intersection has significantly decreased, with no new structural settlement or cracks over the past five days. The situation is improving overall with no additional risk indicators detected, though officials will continue close monitoring for two more days before full assessment. Partial traffic reopening on Prachathipok Road from the main roundabout intersection to Ban Khaek intersection is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026, starting at 6:00 AM in one-way configuration, with traffic personnel stationed to manage the transition. The Transport Ministry and BTS have also prioritized relief efforts, having provided assistance to 128 apartment residents and currently monitoring one additional family, while 61 business owners and street vendors have registered for compensation which BTS will expedite. All operations follow directives from Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai emphasizing careful, transparent procedures with public safety as the top priority.
