Dhaka: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday inaugurated the Badda U-loop (North U-loop) under Hatirjheel integrated development project, which is expected to ease traffic movement.

After the inauguration, the Prime Minister toured the U-loop in her vehicle.

This U-loop will ease vehicular movement from Pragati Sarani, Aftab Nagar and Rampura towards Malibagh area, reports the UNB.

As part of the Hatirjheel integrated development project, there were plans to build two U-loops in Rampura and Badda areas to help passengers rid of the nagging traffic gridlock.

The U-loop in Rampura was opened on June 25, 2016.

The Badda U-loop will contribute largely to easing traffic congestions the way the Rampura U-loop did, project officials said.

According to them, the Badda U-loop, which cost approximately Tk 33crore to be built, is 458.50-metre long and 10-metre wide.

With the Badda U-loop inauguration, the roads from Merul Badda to Kuril are now free from U-turns.

Besides, vehicles bound for Rampura, Banasree or Aftabnagar can change their lanes easily.