The Akhtaruzzaman flyover is the largest highway overpass in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Its foundation stone was laid in 2013 by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina; construction officially began in 2014.[citation needed][2][3]
Akhtaruzzaman flyover | |
|---|---|
| Locale | Chittagong |
| Official name | Akhtaruzzaman flyover |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 6.5 km |
| History | |
| Constructed by | CDA (Chittagong Development Authority) |
| Construction start | 2014 |
| Construction end | 17 June 2017 |
| Construction cost | approx. 696 crore taka[1] |
The flyover was partially opened on 17 June 2017, and became fully accessible soon after.[4] Since its opening, the flyover has seen three auto accidents, which claimed the lives of four people.[5]
References edit
- ^ "CDA - Muradpur Flyover". Retrieved 18 September 2018.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "CDA – Muradpur to Lalkhan Bazar Flyover – Bangladesh Project Profile". www.marketresearch.com. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
- ^ "Muradpur-Lalkhan Bazar flyover opens today". www.dailyasianage.com. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
- ^ "Muradpur-Lalkhan Bazar flyover opens today". www.dailyasianage.com. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
- ^ "One dies in collision between car and covered van on flyover". www.bdnews24.com. Retrieved 18 September 2018.