During this time, heavy vehicles such as trucks, city buses, and private buses are still operating on the part of the bridge that is presently open for traffic near the Ambazari overflow point. According to PWD, despite heavy vehicles posing a risk, precautions are being taken during the dismantling process of the bridge section closed to traffic. An official stated, "We are avoiding excavation near the operational part of the bridge to prevent soil loosening underneath."
Recently, long queues of vehicles have been observed during peak hours from Ambazari-T point to Ambazari overflow point, primarily due to heavy vehicles sharing the single lane with two-way traffic. Heavy vehicles have also been causing disruptions at Ambazari overflow point. Despite previous reports suggesting the installation of height barriers by traffic police to prevent the entry of heavy vehicles, this action has not yet been taken by PWD.
The congestion in traffic at Mate Square, Ambazari overflow point, and nearby areas began earlier this month following the commencement of the bridge dismantling by PWD. As a temporary measure, two-way traffic was permitted on the road from Ambazari-T point to Ambazari overflow point. However, once the dismantling of the other side of the bridge begins, this route will be closed to traffic.
A senior PWD official acknowledged that motorists will experience inconvenience once the road is completely closed. However, the official mentioned, "We aim to reopen the closed side of the bridge by mid-August." Considering the current circumstances, opening only one side for two-way traffic may not suffice to ensure smooth vehicle flow, as the reconstruction work for the bridge is expected to take several months.
