The revamped Green Bridge between Benjakitti and Lumphini parks opens in May

If you've been missing that handy shortcut between Benjakitti Park and Lumphini Park, here's some good news. Green Bridge is finally making its comeback on May 1, and it looks nothing like what you remember.

That single shade of green that gave the bridge its name? Completely gone. The 1.6 km surface now sports red, purple and yellow instead, with non-slip materials designed for long-distance runners who want a scenic route between Bangkok's two favourite green spaces.

The new setup includes dedicated cycling lanes (courtesy of Sport Surfaces), granite stone walkways and lighting that runs the whole way across. And if you've been desperate to cycle between the parks again after months of annoying detours, you're actually in luck. The path's been open for trial use since November 30, so you can test it out right now.

Previously you'd have to leave through the park gates to reach the bridge, but the Bangkok Environment Department removes the Badminton Association of Thailand's courts to create a proper entry point. Soon you walk or cycle straight from one park into the other, with new recreational spaces and running paths added in.

Construction sits at around 74 percent complete at the moment, a collaboration between BMA and several design firms. When May 1 rolls around, Bangkok gets not just a more functional route but a landmark that's worth visiting on its own.