No traffic jam, smooth Eid journey on Padma Bridge even on last working day

Eid travel on roads is usually associated with severe suffering, and congestion tends to increase even more on the final working day. However, a different picture was seen this time on the Dhaka–Mawa Expressway and the Padma Bridge. Even on the last working day, there was no crowd or extra pressure of passenger vehicles. Southbound travellers were able to move smoothly without any inconvenience.

With Eid-ul-Azha approaching, people are leaving the capital for their hometowns. A visit on Sunday showed that traffic across various points of the expressway and the Padma Bridge area remained normal. No long traffic jams or slow movement were observed anywhere. Passengers and transport operators expressed relief at the smooth start of the Eid journey.

Bridge authorities said extensive preparations have been taken to ensure a smooth Eid journey. Along with police, members of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and the army have been deployed to ensure security. Special measures have also been introduced to strengthen traffic management.

Abu Sad, executive engineer at the Padma Bridge side office, said that all preparations for Eid have been completed. However, so far there has been no significant traffic pressure on the bridge. For motorcycles, a total of 10 lanes, including two additional ones, have been prepared.

Officer-in-Charge of Hashara Highway Police Station, Mamunur Rashid, said six teams are working to ensure the safety of southbound passengers using the expressway and Padma Bridge. Checkposts have been set up at four locations, while two mobile teams are continuously monitoring the situation.

Officials believe that vehicle pressure may gradually increase after the start of the holiday period. However, due to advance preparations, this year’s Eid travel is expected to remain largely smooth and comforta