In this regard, the government has undertaken several initiatives over the last decade or so in hopes that the capital continues to see steady improvements — through the construction of new flyovers, u-loops, and the Revised Strategic Action Plan (RSAP). This is evidenced by the recent realization that, due to a flawed approach, two major projects — the elevated expressway and one of the underground metro rail lines — seem set to collide in Mirpur road. The project will also inevitably create immense congestion during construction, creating massive tailbacks and bringing the Mirpur area to a halt, exacerbating an already terrible traffic situation. The true solution to Dhaka’s problem, apart from decentralization, is to focus on the metro rail project and to continue to improve existing infrastructure. It is only through a holistic, coordinated approach that we will even begin to solve Dhaka problems.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 09, 2018 18:56 UTC