Country: | BGD |
Type: | Expressway |
Alternate Name: | Bhanga–Benapole Expressway ভাঙ্গা–বেনাপোল এক্সপ্রেসওয়ে |
Length Km: | 129 |
Length Round: | 1 |
Terminus A: | Bhanga Interchange in Bhanga, Faridpur |
Terminus B: | Benapole Interchange in Benapole, Jessore |
The Bhanga–Benapole Expressway (Bengali: ভাঙ্গা বেনাপোল এক্সপ্রেসওয়ে) is a proposed national expressway in Bangladesh. It will be operated by the Road Transport and Highways Division.[1] The expressway will be connected to Asian Highway 1.
Benapole land port is used for importing goods from India to Bangladesh. It is proposed to construct this expressway with 6 lanes connects the land port with Bhanga Upazila to increase the capacity of international commercial activities. A feasibility study and detailed design were prepared with funding from the Asian Development Bank for the construction project. Its construction cost is estimated at .[2] As part of the construction project, 5 flyovers and 4 bypass roads will be constructed.[3] Land acquisition is planned for the project by 2025 at a cost of .[4]