For the first time, Khulna is set to integrate a flyover into its metropolitan road network, marking a significant milestone in the city's infrastructure development.

The flyover is part of the "Three Link Road" project, which has now reached a visible stage of completion.

According to the Project Director’s office, the BDT 715 crore initiative has achieved approximately 70–75% progress.

Once fully operational, the project is expected to drastically reduce traffic congestion and streamline movement within the city.

Project Details and Progress
The centerpiece of the project is an elevated bridge (overpass) being constructed on the connection road between the Nirala Residential Area and the City Bypass.

The project, implemented by the Khulna Development Authority (KDA) under the Ministry of Housing and Public Works, consists of three primary components:

Nirala to City Bypass: A 3-km, four-lane road featuring a 300-meter aesthetic overpass. Progress in this section is currently at 70%.

Khulna University to Rayer Mahal: A 5-km, two-lane road with roughly 40% completion.

Bastuhara to Old Satkhira Road: A 3-km road that is 60% complete.

Although the project faced initial delays since its inception in July 2018, Project Director Mortoza Al Mamun stated that the new target for completion is December 2026. He emphasized that despite adjustments to the timeline and design, the project aims to stay within the original budget.

Economic and Logistical Impact
Local residents and transport workers have expressed high hopes for the new infrastructure. Truck drivers note that the link roads will allow heavy vehicles to bypass the city center, significantly relieving pressure on perennially congested areas like Gallamari.

"The new road will cut down commuting time by half for those traveling toward the bypass," said Sourav Majumder, a local bank official.

Real estate activity has also seen a spike, with land prices rising in the Nirala and Rayer Mahal areas in anticipation of better connectivity.

Planning Concerns
Despite the optimism, urban planners have raised concerns regarding potential design flaws. Asif Ahmed, Secretary of the Bangladesh Institute of Planners (Khulna Chapter), pointed out that the current design for the Nirala intersection may be insufficient.

"If the Nirala junction is not widened or partially redesigned, we risk creating a new bottleneck once the road opens," Ahmed warned.

Similarly, road safety advocates have suggested that the roads should be wider to accommodate long-term growth and fully resolve the city's traffic woes.

The KDA maintains that the project will create essential alternative routes for vehicles, fundamentally changing how traffic flows through Bangladesh’s third-largest city.