Motorists using the Karnataka section of the Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway will soon have to pay toll. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has finalised toll rates for the 71-km-long stretch between Hadiganabele (near Hoskote) and Sundarapalya (near KGF), which has been open unofficially for over 7 months. So far, motorists did not have to pay toll on this route but now toll will start being levied soon. Toll collection will begin once all systems are in place, reports Hindustan Times.
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How much toll will have to be paid?
According to reports, a single trip by car and jeep from Hadiganabele to Sundarpalya will cost ₹185 as toll, while the return trip will cost ₹275. In the opposite direction, a single trip will cost ₹190. A monthly pass for 50 trips will cost ₹6,105 one way and ₹6,260 in the opposite direction.
Toll rates vary according to the vehicle and direction of travel. Light commercial vehicles (LCVs), light goods vehicles (LGVs) and minibuses will be charged ₹295 for a one-way trip from Hedigenabele to Sundarpalya and ₹445 for a round-trip. From Sundarpalya to Hedigenabele, the rates are slightly higher at ₹305 and ₹455, respectively. Heavy vehicles like trucks and buses will be charged ₹620 for a one-way trip from Hedigenabele and ₹930 for a round-trip. When coming from Sundarpalya, the rates increase to ₹635 and ₹955.
Where will tolls be collected?
There will be four toll plazas at Hedigenabele, Agrahara, Krishnarajapura and Sundarpalya. Toll will be charged from the motorists at these places. Two-wheelers are strictly prohibited on this expressway which is designed for up to 120 kmph. But due to incomplete fencing, many bikers sneak in, raising safety concerns. The NHAI is now seeking permission to deploy home guards at key locations and toll plazas to prevent such violations till the complete fencing is completed.
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