3.38C collected in tolls as 48,335 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, 48,335 vehicles crossed the Jamuna Bridge, generating a toll revenue of Tk 3,38,52,900.

Ahsanul Kabir Pavel, executive engineer of the Bangladesh Bridge Authority’s Jamuna Bridge Site Office, confirmed the information on Saturday (March 29) morning.

The Jamuna Bridge authorities reported that from Thursday midnight to Friday midnight, a total of 48,335 vehicles crossed the bridge.

Among them, 30,398 vehicles were heading towards the northern region, generating a toll revenue of Tk1,90,98,550, according to the authorities.

Meanwhile, 17,937 vehicles travelled towards Dhaka, contributing to a toll collection of Tk1,47,54,350, 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, two booths on each side are designated for motorcycles, he added.