‘Echoes of Revolution’ concert: DMP issues traffic advisory

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued special traffic instructions ahead of the “Echoes of Revolution” concert, scheduled to be held at the Bangladesh Army Stadium on Saturday.

The traffic guidelines, effective from 2:0 pm to 11:00 pm today (Saturday), aim to ensure the smooth completion of the event, according to a public notice signed by the DMP Commissioner Sajjat Ali, reports UNB.

Guidelines

Vehicles travelling from Tongi-Uttara towards Gulshan-Banani-Mohakhali are advised to use alternative routes as traffic may be disrupted from Stafford Rail Gate to Navy Headquarters Crossing.

Expressway access

Airport, Kuril, and Banani ramps of the Dhaka Elevated Expressway will be toll-free during the designated hours.

From 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm, users of the Airport, Kuril and Banani ramps can use the expressway without paying the toll.

Vehicles heading from Uttara-Airport towards Gulshan-Banani-Mohakhali can use the expressway by taking a U-turn before Radisson Hotel or the U-loop beneath Banani Overpass.

Vehicles from Gulshan-Banani-Mohakhali can access the expressway through the Airport and Kuril ramps.

Vehicles from the Airport/Uttara/Tongi can use the Banani ramp.

Road closures and restrictions

The ECB Square-Banani flyover loop will remain closed.

Vehicles from ECB Square to Banani can use the ramp in front of Kurmitola Hospital.

Motorcycles, auto-rickshaws, battery-powered rickshaws and bicycles are prohibited from using the expressway ramps.

The DMP has urged the public to cooperate in minimising traffic congestion and ensuring the smooth flow of vehicles during the event.