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NHAI Hikes Toll Taxes Nationwide Starting April 2025: What To Know About It?

Alankar Mishra

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Updated: 01-04-2025 at 3:31 PM

The NHAI has released a notification of an updated increase in countrywide toll rates. Starting at midnight on March 31, 2025, the new toll rates will come into effect for routine travelers as well as commercial vehicle operators.

The mid-year revision cycle has been executed twice in a year, which last occurred in June 2024. The increases will be implemented along many primary national and state highways.

Key Routes Affected By The Hike

Lucknow Highways

Highways such as Lucknow-Kanpur, Ayodhya, Raebareli, and Barabanki will see an increase in tolls:

Light vehicles (cars/jeeps): Increase by ₹5 to ₹10 per trip
Heavy vehicles (trucks/buses): Increase by ₹20 to ₹25 per trip

Delhi-Meerut Expressway & NH-9

There has been a change in the toll rates on the Delhi - Meerut Expressway and NH-9. These adjustments affect various categories of vehicles, mainly those that commute daily. Let’s take a glance at the new rates following the most recent increase.

Cars/jeeps (Sarai Kale Khan to Meerut): From ₹165 to ₹170
Light commercial vehicles/buses: Now ₹275
Trucks: ₹580 per trip
Chhijarsi Toll Plaza (NH-9):
Cars: ₹175 (up from ₹170)
Light commercial vehicles: ₹280
Buses/trucks: ₹590
Vehicles with more than 7 axles: Toll increase of ₹590
Ghaziabad to Meerut: Toll up from ₹70 to ₹75.

Delhi-Jaipur Highway (Kherki Daula Toll Plaza)

Kherki Daula Toll Plaza on the Delhi-Jaipur Highway has updated its toll charges. The changes will only impact specified categories of vehicles. Private cars won't be affected, but commercial and heavy vehicles will incur slightly higher charges. Here are the details:

Cars/jeeps: No change
Heavy vehicles: Increase of ₹5 per trip
Monthly pass (regular): ₹950 (previously ₹930)
Commercial cars/jeeps:
One-way fare: ₹85
Monthly pass: ₹1,255 (up from ₹1,225)
Light motor vehicles/mini buses:
Single journey: ₹125 (up from ₹120)

Why The Toll Hike?

The NHAI shares that the toll revision is in sync with annual inflationary increases and funding requirements for infrastructure work. The funds earned will be used towards:

Road expansion and widening projects
Maintenance of existing highways
Better roadside amenities and safety infrastructure

NHAI accepts the strain placed on travelers, yet the organisation claims that modifications are essential to safeguard the standards as well as the longevity of the expanding Indian roadway infrastructure.

What Travelers Should Know

If you’re gearing up for a road trip or even a commute shortly, here’s something you ought to know. Toll rates on major highways are expected to change, and this will impact frequent travelers, particularly on busy routes.

The new toll rates come into effect on April 1, 2025.
Toll booths will continue charging existing rates until midnight of March 31.
Plan your travel and budget if you use high-traffic corridors often.

Conclusion

NHAI hopes to attain sustainable financing alongside the building of infrastructure through this revised toll structure. Although the rise may inconvenience some travelers in the short term, it reflects India’s broader commitment to strengthening its national highway ecosystem.

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