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Proposed expressway in Bangladesh From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.[2]
Bhanga–Benapole Expressway ভাঙ্গা–বেনাপোল এক্সপ্রেসওয়ে | |
Route information | |
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Part of AH1 | |
Length | 129 km (80 mi) |
Major junctions | |
From | Bhanga Interchange in Bhanga, Faridpur N805 |
To | Benapole Interchange in Benapole, Jessore N706 |
Location | |
Country | Bangladesh |
Highway system | |
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 ৳11,072.37 crore.[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 ৳4,236.60 crore.[4]
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