CNG-run auto-rickshaw drivers from outside Dhaka city blocked the road in front of BRTA office in Banani of the capital on Sunday morning.
They blocked the Uttara–Mohakhali road in front of BRTA office, demanding permission to operate within the metropolis.
The road blockade caused severe traffic congestions, bringing traffic on the important route to a standstill.
However, outbound traffic from Mohakhali to Uttara has resumed on the opposite lane in the afternoon, according to Facebook posts by the Gulshan Traffic Division.
The traffic authorities advised commuters to enter Dhaka city using alternative routes.
Vehicles heading towards Mohakhali or central parts of the capital are being diverted via Kakoli–Gulshan-2–Gulshan-1–Amtoli or Gulshan-1–Police Plaza.
The elevated expressway remains open for outbound travel and is also accessible for movement from Uttara to Tejgaon or Hatirjheel.
To fend off any trouble and ensure public safety, additional policemen have been deployed in the area.
Authorities continued to monitor the scene and urged commuters to follow official traffic updates for further guidance.
