Overview

During a 5-year period at the 9 sites identified for remedial treatment, there was a total of 347 injuries and 30 deaths. The accident statistics demonstrated the importance of improving safety on Highway 402 at eight U-turns with the simple treatment of water-filled barriers, lane delineation posts, flashing yellow lights, advanced warning signage and reflective road studs), together with enhancements to introduce ‘Best in Class’ pedestrian crossings sited on the four exits of the Thepkrasuttri roundabout.