It will take time till 2057 to raise the cost of construction of the bridge from the toll of vehicles plying on the bridge. Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader made the remarks in response to a question raised in Parliament on Monday (27 June).
Responding to a question from reserved seat member Mamata Hena Lovely, the Road Transport and Bridges Minister said that the Bangladesh Bridge Authority will repay all government loans in 140 quarterly installments over 35 years with tolls collected from vehicles plying on the Padma Bridge. As such, by 2057, the money spent on the Padma Bridge will be raised through toll collection.
Replying to another question, Obaidul Quader said that a feasibility study has been conducted for the construction of the second Padma Bridge at Paturia-Daulatdia. Necessary action will be taken if directions are received later.
