Dhaka-Chittagong Highway
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The Dhaka–Chittagong Highway, officially named the N 1, is a main transportation artery in Bangladesh
, linking the country's two largest cities, Dhaka
and Chittagong
.
The highway is limited to two lanes of traffic for most of its length. Plans to expand the road to four lanes have been proposed, but concerns about procurement and political and bureaucratic obstacles have prevented project implementation. The latter half of 2010 has seen some developments in the implementation of the aforesaid project. Land procurement has partially begun, and some sections of the highway have seen construction work commence on the western side of the existing two lanes. Trees have been cut to make room for the required extra space, and sand is regularly being transported for construction purposes. Reza Construction Ltd. and Sino Hydro have set temporary camps for this purpose respectively near Daudkandi and Chandina.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
, linking the country's two largest cities, Dhaka
Dhaka
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...
and Chittagong
Chittagong
Chittagong ) is a city in southeastern Bangladesh and the capital of an eponymous district and division. Built on the banks of the Karnaphuli River, the city is home to Bangladesh's busiest seaport and has a population of over 4.5 million, making it the second largest city in the country.A trading...
.
The highway is limited to two lanes of traffic for most of its length. Plans to expand the road to four lanes have been proposed, but concerns about procurement and political and bureaucratic obstacles have prevented project implementation. The latter half of 2010 has seen some developments in the implementation of the aforesaid project. Land procurement has partially begun, and some sections of the highway have seen construction work commence on the western side of the existing two lanes. Trees have been cut to make room for the required extra space, and sand is regularly being transported for construction purposes. Reza Construction Ltd. and Sino Hydro have set temporary camps for this purpose respectively near Daudkandi and Chandina.