Authorities in Sirajganj have completed the long-awaited four-lane expansion of the Jamuna Bridge western link highway, aiming to ease traffic congestion during the upcoming Eid travel rush. The Dhaka–Bogura highway and Hatikumrul interchange lanes have also been finished, with highway and district police preparing to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow. Officials expect the northern region’s Eid journeys to be more comfortable this year.
The Jamuna Bridge western link serves as the main gateway to northern Bangladesh, carrying 17,000–18,000 vehicles daily across 22 districts, a figure that triples during Eid. The previous two-lane road caused severe congestion, but the new four-lane expansion is expected to reduce delays. Police have increased patrols, introduced separate lanes at Hatikumrul, and deployed drones for traffic monitoring. Over a thousand officers will be on duty through the festival period.
Project officials and drivers expressed optimism that the improved roads and coordinated efforts by police, highway authorities, and road departments will prevent major traffic jams and ensure safer travel during Eid.
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