Faridpur-Barishal Highway Overview
The Faridpur-Barishal Highway is a core trunk road project connecting the south-central corridor of Bangladesh. By linking Faridpur and Barishal more directly, the project is designed to improve transport access to the southern coastal belt and reduce logistics costs across the region.
Commissioned by the Roads and Highways Department (RHD), the project is expected to serve as one of the key feeder arteries in the post-Padma Bridge southern transport network.
Faridpur-Barishal
Route
South-central link
120 km
Length
Four lanes
$800M+
Project Cost
Estimated
RHD
Owner
Road authority
ADB/EDCF
Financing
Multilateral mix
4 to 6 lanes
Lane Plan
Expansion option
48 months
Construction Period
By section
Padma Bridge
Linkage
Southern corridor
Section-by-Section Plan
Faridpur-Barishal Highway Section Plan
| Section | Start-End | Length | Current Status | Scope of Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1 | Faridpur-Gopalganj | 35 km | 2 lanes to 4 lanes | Widening and paving |
| Section 2 | Gopalganj-Madaripur | 30 km | New alignment | New roadbed construction |
| Section 3 | Madaripur-Barishal | 55 km | 2 lanes to 4 lanes | Widening and bridges |
Technical Features
Road Design
Design Speed100 km/h (4 lanes)
PavementAsphalt concrete
Road Width24 m
DrainageSide drains and cross-drainage
Special Structures
Bridges15+ river crossings
Flyovers3 urban segments
Interchanges5 grade separations
Soft Ground40 km+ requires treatment
Opportunities for Korean Companies
01
Road EPC Participation
Korean construction firms can participate in EPC packages covering embankment works, asphalt paving, bridge construction, and drainage systems along the 120 km corridor. Segment-based procurement also allows multiple firms to join separate packages. Korea can leverage its expressway construction track record as a reference.
02
Soft Ground Treatment
Ground improvement across more than 40 km of soft alluvial terrain is one of the project's key technical challenges. Korean know-how in PVD, sand compaction piles, preloading, and related ground stabilization methods is directly relevant.
03
Road Equipment and Materials Exports
The project creates export opportunities for asphalt plants, rollers, paving equipment, guardrails, road signage, and lighting systems. Korean suppliers are well positioned where international quality compliance is required.
04
ITS Deployment
An intelligent transport systems package could improve traffic management efficiency on the corridor. Korea has exportable capabilities in CCTV, vehicle detectors, variable message signs, and electronic tolling solutions.
Project Participation Flow
Highway Project Participation Flow
Project Information
ADB and RHD pipeline
→↓
Prequalification
Section-level PQ
→↓
Bidding
ICB by package
→↓
Construction
48-month execution
→↓
Maintenance
Five-year O&M
As southern Bangladesh's transport network is reconfigured around the Padma Bridge, the Faridpur-Barishal Highway stands out as a practical opening for Korean firms with road engineering, ground treatment, and transport systems expertise.
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