Mayor Mohammed Hanif Flyover

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]

Mayor Mohammed Hanif Flyover
LocaleDhaka
Official nameMayor Mohammed Hanif Flyover
Characteristics
Total length11.7 km
History
Constructed byOrion Group
Construction start22 June 2010
Construction end11 October 2013
Construction cost21.08 billion taka[1]
Jatrabari Flyover by Mayeenul Islam.jpg

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

  1. "Mayor Hanif flyover opens". bdnews24.com. October 11, 2013. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  2. "Dhaka's longest flyover opens". The Daily Star. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
  3. "Mayor Mohammad Hanif Flyover opens to traffic". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
  4. "Hanif flyover fails to pay off". The Financial Express. Retrieved 10 December 2020.


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