Nan Province Travel Alert: Landslide and Bridge Collapse Cause Road Closures

In a dramatic turn of events that has left many travelers in a logistical bind, Nan province’s picturesque but now precarious roads faced an unexpected fate before noon on Sunday. A landslide and a bridge collapse have rendered two crucial arteries utterly impassable, thanks to that delightful duo of nature’s finest—gravity and eroding soil.

The Department of Highways sounded the alarm bright and early at 11:30am, urging the road-weary to swerve away from Highways 1083 and 1243. It’s as if Mother Nature herself decided that these roads needed a break, throwing in a landslide and some soil erosion just for good measure.

Blocking the Huay Phai–Had Rai Road with a Landslide

First on the disaster hit parade is Highway 1243, affectionately dubbed the Huay Phai–Had Rai Road, located in Na Noi district. Somewhere between kilometre markers 49+575 and 49+625, a landslide has staged an unexpected show, blocking any and all through-traffic, much to the chagrin of Sunday drivers. It’s as though the mountains themselves decided they needed a bit of a stretch, sending earth rolling in a bid to reclaim territory over asphalt.

Collapse of Bridge Approaches on Highway 1083

Now, if the landslide wasn’t enough drama for one district, Highway 1083 thought it would join the fun by allowing two of its bridge approaches to collapse. The constant downpour worked like a mischievous sculptor, eroding the soil beneath these bridges to the point of no return. The Huay Kham Bridge at markers 40+022 to 40+106 and the Kaeng Luang Bridge between 44+550 and 44+600 got caught in the crossfire of this natural water war, leaving motorists scratching their heads—and their routes.

Efforts to Restore Order: Roads and Reassurance

The Department of Highways, now our heroes in neon and hard hats, have kicked off urgent repair efforts. Armed with determination and oversized metal sheets, these brave crews are clearing landslide debris and attempting to coax the bridges back to their functional glory. It’s a bit like a roadside reality TV repair show—minus the commercial breaks, but likely featuring plenty of unscripted mudslinging.

So, while the roads of Na Noi district play hard to get, the hardworking repair teams battle both clock and earth, eager to restore our easy passage through Nan’s scenic splendor. Here’s hoping nature decides to sip a chamomile tea and calm down, granting travelers and commuters alike a swift return to their regular road trip heroics. Until then, safe detours and road trip playlists await!