Jatrabari–Gulistan Flyover
Appearance
Mayor Mohammed Hanif Flyover | |
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Coordinates | 23°42′45″N 90°25′43″E / 23.7125°N 90.4285°E |
Locale | Dhaka |
Official name | Mayor Mohammed Hanif Flyover |
Characteristics | |
Total length | 11.7 km |
History | |
Constructed by | Orion Group |
Construction start | 22 June 2010 |
Construction end | 11 October 2013 |
Construction cost | 21.08 billion taka[1] |
Location | |
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]
References
- ^ a b c d "Mayor Hanif flyover opens". bdnews24.com. October 11, 2013. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
- ^ "Dhaka's longest flyover opens". The Daily Star. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
- ^ "Mayor Mohammad Hanif Flyover opens to traffic". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
- ^ "Hanif flyover fails to pay off". The Financial Express. Retrieved 10 December 2020.