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Construction of Dhaka East West Elevated Expressway
Project Information
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Project Name:
Construction of Dhaka East West Elevated Expressway
Sector:
Transport
Department/Ministry:
Bridges Division
Implementing Agency:
Bangladesh Bridge Authority
Location:
Dhaka
Estimated Capital Cost:
USD 1,263 million
Approval:
In-Principle Approval Date: 08-12-2021
Background:
The Dhaka East West Elevated Expressway Project (DEWEEP), spanning approximately 39.0 kilometers, aims to alleviate traffic congestion in the capital by providing a signal-free expressway linking major highways N5, N1, and N8, facilitating improved transport links across the country and enhancing connectivity as part of the Asian Highway Network, while implementing a tolled system suitable for motorized traffic excluding CNGs and non-motorized vehicles for safety and capacity reasons.
Objective:
Passenger buses & goods-carrying vehicles coming from northern districts to take a direct route to Dhaka-Chattogram highway, avoiding traffic congestion in Dhaka.
Project Scope:
- Crossing 03 Major Rivers (Kundarchar, Buriganga & Shitalakhya)
- Touching 05 Upazila (Savar, Keraniganj, Fatullah, Siddhirganj and Bandar)
- Touching 48 Mouzas
Status:
The project is in Development Phase.
Note:
Contact:

Md. Ali Azam Al Azad
Director (PMF)
Phone: +88 02 55007418
E-mail: azad@pppo.gov.bd
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Public Private Partnership Authority
Plot: E, 13-B, 1st Floor, Sherebangla Nagar
Agargaon, Dhaka-1207
Bangladesh.
Phone: +88 02 55007421
(Last updated 20 February 2024; subject to further revision.)
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