Padma Bridge rakes in nearly Tk 21m in tolls on opening dayAuthorities have collected nearly Tk 21 million in tolls as over 51,000 vehicles crossed the Padma Multipurpose Bridge on its first day of operation, bdnews24.com reports. Meanwhile, over Tk 10 million in tolls were collected at the Zajira end, from which, 24,727 vehicles ascended the megastructure. In total, 51,317 vehicles crossed the 6.15km-long bridge on its opening day, adding over Tk 20.9 million in tolls to the state coffers. The two-tier bridge establishes direct road links between Dhaka and 21 disadvantaged administrative districts in the southwest. But the government has banned motorcycles from the Padma Bridge until further notice in the wake of congestion and complete disregard for the rules by people on the newly inaugurated structure.

Source: bd News24 June 27, 2022 06:43 UTC