The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is interested in funding the proposed underpass connecting Dhaka airport and Airport railway station in the capital, said Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader.
The minister made the statement at a press briefing after the board meeting of Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority (DTCA) in the capital yesterday.
Speaking to reporters, Quader said the underpass would be a passage for both pedestrians and vehicles.
“We will conduct the feasibility study soon, following which the construction expenditure will be calculated.”
The minister further said the alignment of Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Line 1, popularly known as metro rail project, is complete. MRT Line 1 will connect Dhaka airport to Kamalapur.
The board meeting was also attended by Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Sayeed Khokon, lawmaker Shagufta Yasmeen, Road Transport and Highways Division Secretary MAN Siddique, and Bridge Division Secretary Khandoker Anowarul Islam.
