Dhaka, May 4 -- A move is underway to open a road comprising three corridors that will connect Aftab Nagar and Rampura with 300-feet Purbachal Expressway in a bid to reduce traffic congestion in Pragati Sarani of Badda and neighbouring areas of the capital.

To this effect, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Mohammad Azaz visited the area on Saturday, a statement of the corporation said.

If the three corridors-from the second 'U' turn of the expressway to Rampura connecting United International University (UIU) and Aftab Nagar-- are opened, gridlock in Pragati Sarani and surrounding areas will decrease, said the DNCC administrator.

Several points of Pragati Sarani and surrounding areas have been facing intolerable traffic...