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Starting April 1, 2025, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) will increase toll fees at various toll plazas across different districts. This change will take effect from midnight on March 31, marking the beginning of the new financial year. The increase in toll charges ranges from Rs 5 to Rs 35, affecting different types of vehicles. The revised toll rates aim to improve road infrastructure and highway maintenance.
Changes in Toll Rates at Key Plazas
Several toll plazas will implement new charges, with some seeing higher increases for larger vehicles. The AnantRam Toll Plaza on the Kanpur-Etawah Highway will maintain the existing Rs 110 toll for single trips for cars, jeeps, and light vehicles. However, the highest increase of Rs 35 applies to seven-axle vehicles using the Aligarh-Kanpur Highway.
Updated Toll Fees at Key Locations:
1. Nevada Kanthi Toll Plaza (Aligarh-Kanpur Highway)
- Cars, jeeps, and light vehicles: Rs 140 (Rs 5 increase)
- Commercial vehicles: Rs 235 (Rs 20 increase)
- Buses and trucks: Rs 15 increase
- Six-axle vehicles: Rs 25 increase
- Seven-axle vehicles: Rs 35 increase
2. Aliapur Toll Plaza (Kanpur-Sagar Highway, Ghatampur)
- Cars, jeeps, and vans: Rs 55 (Previously Rs 50)
- Light commercial vehicles/minibuses: Rs 90 (Previously Rs 85)
- Three-axle trucks and trailers: Rs 290 (Previously Rs 280)
- Seven-axle vehicles: Rs 355 (Previously Rs 340)
Increase in Monthly Pass Fees
Along with single-trip toll rates, monthly pass prices have also gone up:
- Cars, jeeps, and vans: Rs 1,835 (Previously Rs 1,750)
- Light commercial vehicles: Rs 2,965 (Previously Rs 2,825)
- Buses and trucks: Rs 6,215 (Previously Rs 5,920)
- Three-axle vehicles: Rs 9,745 (Previously Rs 9,250)
- Seven-axle vehicles: Rs 11,865 (Previously Rs 11,250)
Toll Plazas Affected by the Revised Rates
The revised toll fees will apply at these five major toll plazas:
- Barajod-Anantram Toll Plaza (Etawah-Chakeri Highway)
- Aliapur-Khanna Toll Plaza (Kabrai-Kanpur Highway)
- Badauri-Katoghan Toll Plaza (Kanpur-Prayagraj Highway)
- Akawabad Toll Plaza (Unnao-Lalganj Highway)
- Basipur-Nevada Kanthi Toll Plaza (Aligarh-Kanpur Highway)
NHAI's Justification for the Toll Increase
Aman Rohilla, Project Director of NHAI, stated that these toll revisions are necessary to support infrastructure growth and road maintenance. He assured that the new toll rates will be strictly enforced from April 1 to help sustain and enhance highway facilities for all travelers.
While these increases may lead to higher travel costs for regular commuters, they are expected to contribute to better highway conditions and smoother journeys in the long run.
