Motorbikes banned on Padma Bridge

Plying of motorbikes on the Padma Bridge has been restricted from 6:00 am today (Monday) for an indefinite period with the authorities concerned beefing up security and traffic compliance measures over the mega structure. To this effect, the Bridges Division issued the order on Sunday.

The restriction came following an accident that took place between two bikers on Sunday evening. The bikers later died under treatment, according to a TV channel.

Since the Padma Bridge opened for public on Sunday morning, hundreds of vehicles - mostly motorbikes - rushed to the bridge carrying passengers.

The accident on the bridge forced the authorities to take the strict decision for ensuring safety of the people and the bridge.

The Padma Multipurpose Bridge project director, meanwhile, wrote the Engineering Support and Safety Team of the Bangladesh Army to beef up vigilance on the upper deck of the bridge following an incident of stealing its equipment.

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