2.79C collected in tolls as 33,766 vehicles cross Jamuna Bridge in 24hrs

The number of vehicles plying the Dhaka-Tangail highway has increased as Eid draws nearer, with people in a rush to go to their hometowns or villages in northern Bangladesh to spend the holidays with their near and dear ones.

Over the last 24 hours, 33,766 vehicles crossed the Jamuna Bridge, generating a toll revenue of Tk2,78,99,900.

Ahsanul Kabir Pavel, executive engineer of the Bangladesh Bridge Authority’s Jamuna Bridge Site Office, confirmed the information on Thursday (March 27) morning.

The Jamuna Bridge authorities reported that from Tuesday midnight to Wednesday midnight, a total of 33,766 vehicles crossed the bridge.

Among them, 18,239 vehicles were heading towards the northern region, generating a toll revenue of Tk1,38,48,450 according to the authorities.

Meanwhile, 15,527 vehicles travelled towards Dhaka, contributing to a toll collection of Tk1,40,51,450, they said.

Ahsanul Kabir Pavel, executive engineer of the Bangladesh Bridge Authority’s Jamuna Bridge Site Office, said that 18 toll booths, including nine on each side, are facilitating vehicle crossings during the Eid journey.

Among these, four booths on each side are designated for motorcycles, he added.