Rama VII Bridge (, , ) is a
bridge
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over the
Chao Phraya River in
Bangkok
Bangkok, officially known in Thai language, Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estim ...
and
Nonthaburi, in
Thailand
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, connecting the
Bang Sue District and
Bang Phlat District. The roadway is in a
dual carriageway configuration, with 3 lanes in each direction. The bridge was named in honour of King
Prajadhipok. The bridge was constructed to ease the increase in road traffic volumes on the adjacent
Rama VI bridge.
References
Bridges in Thailand
Bridges completed in 1992
Crossings of the Chao Phraya River
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