Bhanga–Benapole Expressway Explained

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.

History

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]

Notes and References

  1. News: নড়াইলে হয়নি বাইপাস সড়ক, ভোগাবে যানজট. bn. 9 July 2022. 24 August 2023. Samakal.
  2. News: এক্সপ্রেসওয়ের আদলে হবে ভাঙ্গা বেনাপোল সড়ক. bn. 21 July 2022. 24 August 2023. Bhorer Kagoj.
  3. Web site: ঝুলে আছে ভাঙ্গা-যশোর-বেনাপোল ছয় লেন সড়ক. bn. SM Omar. Farukh. 7 October 2022. 24 August 2023. Banglanews24.com.
  4. News: বেনাপোল-যশোর-ভাঙ্গা সড়ক ছয় লেনে উন্নীত হচ্ছে. bn. 19 February 2023. 24 August 2023. Bonik Barta.