In the seven days of Eid travel, a total of 247,601 vehicles crossed the Bangabandhu Bridge, generating toll revenue of Tk17.11 crore. On March 28 alone, 48,335 vehicles used the bridge.
According to the Bangabandhu Bridge Authority, 24,097 vehicles crossed the bridge on March 24, bringing in Tk2.26 crore in tolls. Among them, 12,097 vehicles were heading towards the northern region, generating Tk1.12 crore, while 12,000 vehicles were travelling towards Dhaka, contributing Tk1.14 crore.
29,233 vehicles crossed the bridge on March 25, including 15,354 heading north, collecting Tk1.27 crore in tolls, while 13,879 vehicles heading to Dhaka contributed Tk1.29 crore.
33,766 vehicles crossed on March 26, with 18,239 heading north collecting Tk1.38 crore in tolls and 15,527 heading towards Dhaka contributed Tk1.40 crore.
On March 27, the number rose to 35,227 vehicles, with 20,241 travelling north (Tk1.34 crore) and 14,986 heading to Dhaka (Tk1.30 crore).
The highest single-day traffic occurred on March 28, with 48,335 vehicles crossing the bridge. Of these, 30,398 vehicles travelled north, generating Tk1.90 crore, while 17,937 vehicles heading to Dhaka generated Tk1.47 crore.
45,478 vehicles used the bridge on March 29, with 29,288 travelling north (Tk1.90 crore) and 16,190 heading to Dhaka (Tk1.31 crore).
On the final day of Eid travel, Sunday, 31,465 vehicles crossed, with 21,126 heading north (Tk1.46 crore) and 10,339 travelling to Dhaka (Tk78 lakh).
The Dhaka-Tangail-Bangabandhu Bridge Highway is the country’s second-largest highway and serves as the only road link between the capital and the northern region.
Millions of people travel on this route, which is also used by vehicles from 24 districts across northern and southern Bangladesh.
Every year, this highway experiences severe congestion due to the increased traffic during Eid.
However, this year, the opening of a four-lane section from Elenga to the bridge helped ease traffic flow, allowing travellers to reach their destinations without major delays.
According to Prabir Kumar Ghosh, manager of the Bangabandhu Bridge Toll Plaza, 18 toll booths operated on both sides of the Bangabandhu Bridge during the Eid rush, including dedicated booths for motorcycles.
He added that the newly opened four-lane section significantly reduced congestion, ensuring a smooth journey for travellers.
“We are satisfied when passengers can travel without hassle. This year, we were well-prepared for the increased traffic, and we have sufficient arrangements for the post-Eid period as well. We do not anticipate any major issues,” he said.
