Tk3.4cr toll collected from Padma Bridge in 18hrs

A total of 32,155 vehicles crossed Padma Bridge generating toll revenue of Tk 33,976,300 in the 18 hours till 6pm on Wednesday during the Eid-ul-Azha holiday.

According to sources at the Padma Bridge site office, even on the day before Eid, vehicles were moving at a normal pace through Padma Bridge toll plaza.

Some 22,575 southbound vehicles crossed through the Mawa end of the bridge, generating Tk20,919,500 in tolls while 9,580 vehicles heading toward Dhaka crossed through the Jazira end, generating Tk13,056,800 in toll revenue.

Abu Sayed, executive engineer of the Padma Bridge site office, told BSS that 10 toll booths including 3 motorcycle booths have been opened at the Mawa end, while 9 booths including 2 motorcycle booths are operating at the Jazira end to ensure faster toll payment.

Homebound Eid travelers are traveling comfortably towards 21 southern districts and without suffering through the Padma Bridge on the Dhaka-Mawa Expressway.

As there is no major traffic congestion or travel hardship, a larger number of passengers are using the expressway.