50 million baht “Sky Walk” to connect Don Mueang airport to Bangkok’s BTS Red Line
The chief at Bangkok’s Don Mueang airport has revealed plans for a 50 million baht air-conditioned “Sky Walk” that will help connect the airport to the Red Line railway that is still under construction.
Sirot Duangrat said that the connection would be ready by the middle of next year well head of the anticipated start of operations on the Red Line at the beginning of 2021.
The Red Line will run between Bang Sue and Rangsit and features a huge Don Mueang station complex.
Sirot explained that the State Railways are responsible for a 200 meter long walkway from the station over the Viphawadee Rangsit Highway up to the airport fence. This will have a “travelator” but will not be air-con.
The AOT “Sky Walk” will then take over passing by the second floor of the seven story airport car park on its way to the Domestic Terminal.
This 110 meter section will be air-con but minus the travelator. Bids for its construction are expected this month with completion within 5-6 months hopefully by the middle of next year.
A new Terminal 3 is also planned for Don Mueang, said Sirot, and this will ultimately be connected to the Sky Walk too.
Source: Thaivisa.com & Daily News
