Staff Reporter:
A total of 34,057 vehicles crossed the Padma Bridge, generating toll revenue of Tk3,66,28,700 over an 18-hour period till 6pm on Tuesday, as Eid holidaymakers from 21 southern districts enjoyed a smooth journey via the bridge on the Dhaka-Mawa Expressway.
According to sources at the Padma Bridge site office, there was no traffic congestion at the toll plaza on the second day of the seven-day Eid-ul-Azha holiday, and vehicles moved smoothly.
From midnight until 6pm today, 23,634 south-bound vehicles crossed through the Mawa end of the bridge, generating Tk2,18,60,150 in toll revenue.
Meanwhile, 10,423 Dhaka-bound vehicles crossed through the Zajira end, with toll collections amounting to Tk1,47,68,550.
Executive Engineer Abu Sayeed of the Padma Bridge site office told BSS that 10 booths — including three motorcycle booths — have been opened at the Mawa end, while nine booths — including two motorcycle booths — are operating at the Zajira end to ensure faster toll collection and smooth travel for south-bound vehicles on the Dhaka-Mawa Expressway.
