Only 42% work on the Jatrabari-Demra highway four-lane project has been completed so far although it was scheduled to be completed by 2020.
Due to various complications and slow pace of work, the project is now expected to be extended till 2022.
Besides, 6 flyovers are being constructed on the highway alongside sidewalks for pedestrians.
On January 22, 2019, the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) approved the upgradation of the Jatrabari (Mayor Hanif Flyover)–Demra (Sultana Kamal Bridge) highway into four-lane project with Tk 368.87 crore in a bid to facilitate vehicular movement and reduce traffic congestion.
Under the proposed project, the road would be upgraded to a 4-lane highway, with a width of 15.60 meters, and including separate service lanes for slow-moving vehicles.