Muradpur Flyover
Bridge in Chittagong
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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]
LocaleChittagong
Official nameAkhtaruzzaman flyover
Total length6.5 km
Constructed byChittagong Development Authority (CDA)
Akhtaruzzaman flyover | |
|---|---|
| Locale | Chittagong |
| Official name | Akhtaruzzaman flyover |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 6.5 km |
| History | |
| Constructed by | Chittagong Development Authority (CDA) |
| Construction start | 2014 |
| Construction end | 17 June 2017 |
| Construction cost | approx. 696 cr.৳[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]