Jamuna Bridge records Tk 34mn toll in 24 hours as Eid holidayers return

Toll collection on the Jamuna Bridge has reached Tk 34.15 million in 24 hours as the rush of people returning to the capital following the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays intensified.

A total of 46,278 vehicles crossed the bridge between Thursday and Friday midnight, according to Syed Riaz Uddin, executive engineer at the Jamuna Bridge site office.

The data reveals a significant surge in Dhaka-bound traffic, with 30,056 vehicles heading towards the capital, generating Tk 19.84 million in tolls.

Meanwhile, 16,222 north Bengal-bound vehicles contributed Tk 14.31 million.

To manage the heavy volume, bridge authorities have deployed 18 toll booths -- nine on each side.

"We are operating 18 booths in total, including two dedicated lanes on each side for motorcycles," Riaz Uddin said, adding that the staff is working round-the-clock to ensure smooth transit.

Despite the high pressure of traffic on the Jamuna Bridge-Tangail-Dhaka highway, officials remain optimistic that the continuous operation of toll booths will prevent significant gridlocks.