Dhaka–Ashulia Elevated Expressway is an under-construction elevated expressway project in Bangladesh. Once built, the expressway will become Bangladesh’s third elevated expressway and connect Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport with Abdullahpur, Ashulia, Baipayl and Dhaka Export Processing Zone (DEPZ) on the Nabinagar–Chandra highway.[1][2] At near the airport it will meet with Dhaka Elevated Expressway.[3] The project is being implemented by Bangladesh Bridge Authority (BBA).
Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway | |
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ঢাকা আশুলিয়া উড়াল মহাসড়ক | |
![]() Dhaka Elevated Expressway | |
Route information | |
Length | 24 km (15 mi) |
Status | Under-construction |
Major junctions | |
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport end | Dhaka Elevated Expressway |
Ashulia end | Baipayl |
Standort | |
Land | Bangladesch |
Highway system | |
In March 2024, the authority has announced plans to construct a trumpet interchange at Baipayl, where three major roads converge, aimed at enhancing traffic flow. However, the introduction of this interchange will necessitate design modifications, potentially resulting in a cost increase of ৳500 crore (US$43 million) for the overall project.[4]
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edit- ^ Byron, Rejaul Karim; Adhikary, Tuhin Shubhra (2022-05-26). "Dhaka-Ashulia elevated expressway: Time, cost gallop even before work starts". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ^ "PM Hasina inaugurates construction of Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway". The Business Standard. 2022-11-12. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ^ Turban, Dhaka (12 November 2022). "Dhaka -Ashulia Elevated Expressway project".
- ^ Adhikary, Tuhin Shubhra (2024-03-07). "Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway: Huge interchange to keep traffic flowing". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-03-11.