NHAI To Increase Toll Rates On Key Highways

Starting 1 April, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced a hike in toll rates on key highways, with the revision set to take effect initially in Karnataka and later extended to other states, according to reports.

The NHAI's decision to raise toll rates aims to support infrastructure maintenance and development along these critical highways, albeit potentially increasing the financial burden on commuters.

On the Bengaluru-Mysuru access-controlled highway, commuters traversing the 55.63-km Bengaluru-Nidaghatta section will face increased toll charges. For cars, vans, and jeeps, a one-way trip will now cost Rs 170, up from the previous rate of Rs 165, while a round trip within 24 hours will cost Rs 255, compared to the earlier Rs 250. Similarly, light commercial vehicles, light goods vehicles, and minibuses will now be charged Rs 275 for a single journey and Rs 415 for a return trip, as opposed to the previous rates of Rs 270 and Rs 405, respectively.

Trucks and buses (two axles) will also see an increase, with toll charges set at Rs 580 for a single journey and Rs 870 for a return trip, up from Rs 565 and Rs 850, respectively. Additionally, non-commercial vehicles within 20 km of the toll plaza will witness a hike in the monthly pass price, now set at Rs 340 from the previous Rs 330. Toll collection will be enforced at Kaniminike and Sheshagirihalli toll plazas.

Furthermore, within five months of its opening, the Satellite Town Ring Road section from Doddaballapur to Hoskote will witness a fee revision. Toll charges for cars, vans, and jeeps between Doddaballapur bypass and Hoskote have been increased to Rs 80 for a single journey, Rs 120 for a return journey, and Rs 2,720 for 50 journeys in a month, up from the previous rates of Rs 70, Rs 105, and Rs 2,375, respectively.