Renovation work on Dhaka-Ctg highway to remain suspended

CHATTOGRAM, June 24 (UNB): The ongoing renovation work on Sitakunda section of Dhaka-Chattogram highway will remain suspended for 10 days to ensure smooth journey for Eid travellers.
The Roads and Highway Department (RHD) made an official announcement stating that all road renovation activities will be suspended until July 3.
Officer-in-Charge (OC) Belal Uddin Jahangir of Baro Auliya Highway Police Station, said, "Due to the ongoing renovation work carried out in Sitakunda section, vehicles have been limited to using a one-way road.
This has resulted in constant traffic congestion, with hundreds of long-distance vehicles becoming stranded, causing traffic jams spanning 10 to 15 kilometers.
Both passengers and drivers have been suffering as a result."
Additionally, with the approaching Eid-ul-Azha, there has been an increase in the number of sacrificial animal transportation vehicles on the highway.
Taking these factors into account, the decision was made to halt the renovation work, ensuring that Eid holidaymakers do not have to endure further difficulties.
Russell Ahmed, the project manager of Taher Brothers Limited, the contractor of the renovation work, said, "During the monsoon season, potholes tend to appear in various locations along the highway.