| Bhanga–Benapole Expressway ভাঙ্গা–বেনাপোল এক্সপ্রেসওয়ে | |
| Route information | |
|---|---|
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 | |
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. The expressway will be connected to Asian Highway 1.
History
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. As part of the construction project, 5 flyovers and 4 bypass roads will be constructed. Land acquisition is planned for the project by 2025 at a cost of ৳4,236.60 crore.
References
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- "বেনাপোল-যশোর-ভাঙ্গা সড়ক ছয় লেনে উন্নীত হচ্ছে". Bonik Barta (in Bengali). 19 February 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.