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Dhaka-Chittagong Expressway Feasibility Study, Bangladesh

The problem

Traffic congestion on the highway between Dhaka and Chittagong, the two largest cities in Bangladesh, is so severe that it can take over 10 hours to travel the 220 kilometers. The highway is the country’s most important trade route.

How we helped

We carried out a feasibility study for a US$4.1 billion expressway that could relieve the congestion between the two cities. As part of a consortium of firms, we determined the economically optimal option based on several considerations, including the expressway’s route, number of lanes and tolls, and land acquisition issues. We then proposed a public-private partnership (PPP) structure that would allow for the project to be financially feasible and distribute risk between the public and private sector.

Impact

Phase I of the project—an 80 km stretch from Dhaka to Comilla—is being procured as a PPP. This expressway will cut travel time, increase trade, and reduce congestion on the existing highway.

The client

Bangladesh’s Roads and Highways Department

Our team

Andrew Sprott

Practice Leader

David Ehrhardt

Chief Executive

Find out more

ROI for Phase I of the project

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WASHINGTON, DC
+1 (202) 466-6790
1747 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1200
United States of America

SYDNEY
+61 (2) 9231 6862
Suite 19.01, Level 19, 227 Elizabeth Street
Australia

AUCKLAND
+64 (4) 913 2800
74D France Street, Newton South
New Zealand

WELLINGTON
+64 (4) 913 2800
Level 2, 88 The Terrace
New Zealand

PARIS
+33 (1) 73 44 26 97
6 Rue Duret
France

BOGOTÁ
+57 (1) 508 5794
Calle 81 #11-08, Piso 5, Oficina 5-127
Colombia

Thinking for a better world.

PROJECTS NEWS BLOG CONTACT

© Copyright 2019 Castalia. All rights reserved.

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