Tranport workers protest raising of bridge toll
Vehicles get stranded on both sides of Mohananda Bridge yesterday as transport workers block Chapainawabganj-Sonamasjid road protesting hike in toll of the bridge. Photo: STAR
Traffic movement on Chapainawabganj-Sonamasjid highway was disrupted for about three hours yesterday as transport workers blocked the highway protesting rise in Mohananda Bridge toll. Several hundred buses, trucks and other vehicles got stranded on both sides of the bridge, causing immense sufferings to the passenger and hampering smooth supply of goods. Sources said the drivers and helpers of buses, minibuses, trucks and trolleys came to know that Roads and Highways Department has increased bridge toll from Sunday midnight when they reached toll plaza in the morning. They became agitated and put up barricades, keeping vehicles haphazardly at Rahanpur and Borogharia points of the highway. On information, police rushed to the spots but failed to restore communication. Bus and truck drivers alleged that the authorities concerned increased toll without prior notice. They withdrew barricades at around 9:30am after local administration assured them of taking necessary steps in this regard. Deputy Assistant Engineer of Chapainawabganj Roads and Highways, Afzal Hossain said they withdrew increased toll rates of Mohananda Bridge following a request of local administration.
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