As the Eid exodus from the capital begins, the Dhaka-Tangail-Jamuna Bridge highway has seen a massive spike in passenger and vehicle volume. Within the last 24 hours, 35,658 vehicles crossed the Jamuna Bridge, generating a total toll collection of 28,449,700 BDT.

Since Tuesday morning (March 17), heavy crowds of Northn-bound travelers have been observed at key points including Gorai, Mirzapur, Tangail Bypass, Rabna Bypass, Elenga, and the eastern end of the bridge.

Alongside long-haul buses, travelers are opting for microbuses, private cars, motorcycles, and even open trucks to reach their destinations.

Traffic Conditions and Infrastructure
While the 13.5-kilometer stretch from Elenga to the Jamuna Bridge is experiencing high pressure, no major traffic jams have been reported.

Police noted that since the official holiday began on Monday afternoon, the four-lane facility from Gazipur to Elenga has allowed for relatively smooth travel.

However, ongoing construction on the Elenga-Jamuna Bridge segment continues to cause some minor delays for commuters.

To ensure a "hassle-free" journey, 1,000 police personnel have been deployed across four designated sectors along the highway.

Toll Collection Breakdown
According to the Jamuna Bridge Authority, the following data was recorded from Sunday midnight to Monday midnight:

Total Vehicles: 35,658

Dhaka-bound: 15,583 vehicles (Toll: 14,165,200 BDT)

North-bound: 20,075 vehicles (Toll: 14,284,500 BDT)

Syed Riaz Uddin, Executive Engineer of the Jamuna Bridge Site Office, stated that 18 toll booths (nine on each side) are currently operational to handle the rush. This includes two dedicated booths on each side specifically for motorcycles.

Since late 2024, following a change in government administration, toll collection operations have been managed by the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), taking over from the previous operator, CNS.