Nongprue workers swept up and hosed down Soi Khao Noi to rid it of the sand being held responsible for several accidents.
Sub-district Councilman Metasit Samala accompanied Sanitation Department workers to the East Pattaya neighborhood Aug. 22 following complaints from residents about the sandy roadway and the hazard it created for motorbike drivers.
Locals said the sand regularly fell from heavy trucks using Soi Khao Noi. The sub-district has called on commercial companies to restrict the amount of sand and soil they carry and to cover their loads to reduce spillage.
More sand was left behind after heavy rains and flooding carried soil from the roadsides between low-lying Chokchai Market and Sukaim Village.
Metasit said the local government will try to find a long-term solution to the problem, but, for now, will schedule monthly cleanups of sand and garbage.
Nongprue Division of Sanitary Works sent out a crew to wash and sweep away sand left by heavy construction vehicles using Soi Khao Noi.
