Latest update: 14-05-2025, 11:39
After the Eid holidays, early Saturday morning (14 June), residents of the southwestern region began returning to Dhaka for work and study. This influx has increased traffic pressure on the Dhaka–Tangail–Jamuna Bridge highway, leading to a notable rise in toll collections.
24‑Hour Toll and Vehicle Statistics
• Period: 12:00 AM Thursday to 12:00 AM Friday
• Total Vehicles Crossed: 49,182
• Total Toll Collected: BDT 34,313,200
Breakdown:
• Northbound Vehicles: 18,365; Toll Collected: BDT 14,838,300
• Dhaka‑bound Vehicles: 30,817; Toll Collected: BDT 19,474,900
Recent Accidents and Traffic Conditions
• On Friday night, 4–5 vehicles broke down on the bridge, forcing toll collection to be suspended temporarily in several phases.
• After the removal of the disabled vehicles at dawn, toll operations resumed, but the incident had already caused a nearly 20 km traffic jam.
Analysis & Recommendations
1. Reason for Increased Toll Revenue: The sudden surge in vehicles returning to work and school after Eid directly led to higher traffic volumes and toll income.
2. Accident Response: Rapid deployment of additional recovery teams is essential to clear disabled vehicles quickly and minimize disruption.
3. Traffic Management Measures:
• Deploy Mobile Tolling Units: Introducing extra mobile booths can help maintain smoother vehicle flow.
• Increase Traffic Police Presence: Two-way traffic policing on the highway will aid in quicker accident response and management.
• Install Real‑Time Information Screens: Roadside digital displays can provide live updates on traffic conditions to help drivers adjust routes or timing.
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