BANGKOK — 26 August 2026, A large chunk of concrete weighing about 50 kilograms fell from the Ekachai flyover in Bangkok, prompting officials to inspect the structure and block off the area amid concerns that more debris could fall.
The incident was reported at about 21:00 on 26 August beneath the Ekachai flyover on the Bang Pakok 8 Hospital side, where Ekachai Road intersects Kanchanaphisek Road in Bang Bon Nuea, Bang Bon district.
Officials from the Department of Highways, along with Bang Bon district municipal officers and civil defence volunteers, went to the scene after being alerted to the falling debris.
They found a large concrete chunk measuring approximately 50 by 30 centimetres and weighing around 50 kilograms on the sidewalk beneath the flyover.
A broken and dangling street-light power cable was also found at the site.
Authorities immediately contacted relevant agencies to repair the damaged cable and blocked off the area to prevent pedestrians from being struck by additional falling debris.
Sompong Tong-on, an official with the Bang Khun Thian Highway District, said he was notified by Bang Bon civil defence volunteers that concrete had fallen from the flyover and could potentially injure members of the public.
He said officials inspected the area with relevant agencies and cordoned it off as a precaution.
The initial inspection found the large concrete fragment on the sidewalk, along with the damaged lighting cable. Officials also discovered other pieces of concrete that had partially broken away but had not yet fallen.
They removed the loose concrete and carried out preliminary repairs beneath the flyover, while further work on the upper section was also conducted as an immediate measure.
Sompong said the initial inspection found no impact on the main structure of the flyover, which remains safe for normal use.
He explained that the problem involved pieces of concrete beneath the flyover that had chipped and fallen. The debris was believed to be remnants from the flyover’s construction.
The flyover had also undergone repairs and maintenance in the past. Continuous vibrations from vehicles using the route may have contributed to the concrete fragments breaking loose and falling onto the ground.
The highway district regularly inspects the flyover and had already carried out repairs in some areas, he said.
Officials will coordinate with the contractor to conduct further repairs and preventive work to address the issue and reduce the risk of additional debris falling.
