The much-anticipated 11.5 kilometer Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport–Farmgate segment of the Dhaka Elevated Expressway, which is anticipated to drastically lessen traffic congestion in the city, was officially opened today by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
At the Kawla end of the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, she inaugurated the expressway’s nameplate. Later, a munajat was presented in an effort to improve the nation and its citizens.
Earlier, the Prime Minister paid the toll at Kawla end where Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader received Sheikh Hasina and her younger sister Sheikh Rehana on their arrival. After the inauguration, the colorful balloons were released.
Executive Director of the Bangladesh Bridges Authority and Secretary of the Bridges Division Md. Monjur Hossain gave a brief description of the project.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the opening of Dhaka Elevated Expressway is another milestone in the country’s communication sector and it would play a significant role in reducing traffic congestion.
“This (Dhaka Elevated Expressway) is a new milestone in the communication sector. I have inaugurated Dhaka Elevated Expressway PPP Project’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Farmgate portion. Work on its remaining portion will be completed soon,” she told a rally at the Old Trade Fair Ground at Agargaon after the formal inaugural.
The Prime Minister said she has given the expressway as a gift to residents of Dhaka and the people across the country, adding that it would play a great role in developing communication between the capital and the rest of the country.
“The long standing expectation of the residents of Dhaka has been fulfilled with the opening of the expressway. The expressway will play a great role in reducing traffic jams significantly,” she said.
