16/03/2019
Mohakhali Bus terminal is one of the most important terminals of Dhaka city. Every day thousands of people, particularly from greater Mymensingh region, travel by this bus terminal. It also has several gas stations. On its north there is Banani. Moghbazaar on its south and Gulshan on East. Directorate General Health Service (DGHS), Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons (BCPS), Govt IHT (Institute of Health Technology, Dhaka), ICDDR'B, BRAC University, Government Titumir College, and Gausul Azam Masque are situated in Mohakhali.
The 1st flyover of Bangladesh is located here. Mohakhali fly-over, the first of its kind was open to traffic on November 2004. The construction started in December 2001. The flyover has a total length of 1.12 km with a total 19 nos. of the span of pre-stressed segmental box girder profile. It has two-lane carriageway of 7.5 m with 0.6 m footpath on both sides. On both sides, ramps are supported and constructed on the anchored retaining wall. The total cost of construction is estimated now to be USD 19 million. The flyover is expected to ease the traffic congestion at Mohakhali railway crossing.
