Udon Thani City Gate Construction Faces Delays Following Horticultural Expo

The Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning has acknowledged public criticism regarding the unfinished state of the Udon Thani city gate, located in front of the 24th Military Circle on Thahan Road. Although the World Horticultural Expo in Udon Thani has already commenced, the landmark project remains incomplete, drawing negative feedback from residents regarding its aesthetic design and construction timeline. Officials attributed the delays to liquidity issues faced by the contractor and labor shortages. Currently, the main structure is finished, but finishing touches and landscaping remain incomplete, with construction materials still scattered across the site. For residents and travelers, the ongoing work has necessitated lane closures, reducing traffic to a single lane and causing significant congestion in the area. Local reports indicate that construction activity has been intermittent over the past two years, with workers recently pausing operations. While authorities are now working to expedite the final details, it remains to be confirmed when the project will be fully completed and when normal traffic flow will be restored to the affected section of Thahan Road.