Sun News Desk : Dhaka Elevated Expressway's airport to Farmgate section will be open on September 2, said Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader.

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He said this during a press briefing at Setu Bhaban in Dhaka on Monday.

Obaidul Quader said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate Dhaka Elevated Expressway's airport to Farmgate section.

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He said traffic will be allowed on the expressway a day after inauguration.

If the first phase of the expressway - from Kawla to Farmgate - is opened, traffic congestion will be eased to a large extent, the minister hoped.

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Meanwhile, 98% construction of the section of Dhaka Elevated Expressway has been completed. All important engineering works are at the very last stage.

The authorities have set the speed limit at 60 km while motorbikes and bicycles will not be allowed on the expressway.

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