Homebound travelers heading to 21 southern districts were seen reaching their destinations via the Dhaka–Mawa Expressway and the Padma Bridge on a rainy morning.
To facilitate swift and seamless crossings on the Padma Bridge, tolls are being collected continuously through eight booths, including Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) booths.
In addition, two dedicated lanes have been added to expedite motorcycle crossings.
Vehicle movement on the highway, widely regarded as the gateway to southern Bangladesh, has increased moderately ahead of Eid compared to normal days.
Despite the additional traffic pressure, vehicles are crossing the Padma Bridge within a short time, ensuring uninterrupted travel.
No congestion or major inconvenience has been reported anywhere along the wide and modern expressway, allowing passengers to travel to their destinations with ease, as has been the case in previous Eid holidays.
Like previous years, this Eid journey has witnessed a significant presence of long-distance public transport alongside private vehicles and motorcycles on the expressway.
Munshiganj District Police Sergeant Zia Rahman said, “Due to the rain since morning, traffic volume on the highway and the Padma Bridge has remained relatively low. However, vehicles have been crossing the Padma Bridge smoothly and without disruption since morning on their way to southern Bangladesh.”
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