Mayor Mohammed Hanif Flyover Explained

Bridge Name:Mayor Mohammed Hanif Flyover
Coordinates:23.7125°N 90.4285°W
Length:11.7 km
Builder:Orion Group
Begin:22 June 2010
Complete:11 October 2013
Cost:21.08 billion taka[1]
Locale:Dhaka

The Mayor Mohammed Hanif Flyover is the largest flyover in Bangladesh.[1] Its foundation stone was laid in 2010 by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.[1] [2] [3]

The flyover was initiated in 1998.[1] It partially opened on 11 October 2013. It is built for easy transportation and communication purposes for the 30 southern and south-western districts of Bangladesh.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mayor Hanif flyover opens . bdnews24.com . October 11, 2013 . January 8, 2021.
  2. News: Dhaka's longest flyover opens . The Daily Star. 10 December 2020.
  3. News: Mayor Mohammad Hanif Flyover opens to traffic. Dhaka Tribune. 10 December 2020.
  4. News: Hanif flyover fails to pay off . The Financial Express. 10 December 2020.