Toll Charges Increased on Key Highways Across Karnataka Including Bengaluru Routes
Revised toll rates have come into effect on major highways connecting Bengaluru with Kolar and Nelamangala, with new charges remaining valid until March 2027 according to authorities.
Travelling on several major highways in Karnataka has become more expensive after revised toll charges came into effect on key road corridors. The updated rates apply to important routes including the Karnataka section of the Bengaluru Chennai Expressway and other national highways passing through the state.
According to the National Highways Authority of India, the revised toll fees will remain in force until March 31, 2027. The increase covers the Bengaluru to Bethamangala section of National Expressway 7 as well as the 0.7 kilometre connecting road leading to National Highway 207 from the NH 4 interchange.
The 70.7 kilometre expressway stretches from Hoskote to Bethamangala before reaching the Andhra Pradesh border. Along this route, motorists pass through four toll plazas located at Hedaginabele near Hoskote, Agrahara near Malur in Kolar district, Krishnarajapura near Bangarapet, and Sundarapalya near Bethamangala.
Private vehicle owners using these routes will now pay revised toll charges depending on the distance travelled between the toll plazas. At the Hedaginabele toll plaza, cars, jeeps, vans, and other light motor vehicles will pay Rs 50 for travel up to Agrahara, Rs 120 up to Krishnarajapura, and Rs 150 up to Sundarapalya.
Similarly, motorists entering through the Agrahara toll plaza will pay Rs 50 to reach Hedaginabele, Rs 70 to Krishnarajapura, and Rs 95 to Sundarapalya.
For those travelling through the Krishnarajapura toll plaza, the revised charges are Rs 120 to Hedaginabele, Rs 70 to Agrahara, and Rs 30 to Sundarapalya. Vehicles using the Sundarapalya toll plaza will pay Rs 150 to Hedaginabele, Rs 95 to Agrahara, and Rs 30 to Krishnarajapura.
The revised rates are not limited to passenger vehicles. Toll charges have also been increased for minibuses, buses, trucks, and other commercial vehicles using these highways.
The authority has retained certain concessions for regular commuters. Motorists making a return journey within 24 hours will continue to receive a 50 percent discount on the return trip. Frequent users making 50 single trips within a month will also benefit from a reduced monthly toll, which will be charged at two thirds of the applicable amount.
Another important revision affects the 19.5 kilometre Bengaluru to Nelamangala stretch of National Highway 48. Drivers of cars, jeeps, vans, and light motor vehicles will now pay Rs 105 for a one way trip. Those returning within 24 hours will be charged Rs 155 under the revised tariff.
The toll revision is expected to impact thousands of daily commuters, commercial transport operators, and long distance travellers who regularly use these highways. While the revised charges are intended to support highway maintenance and infrastructure development, motorists are likely to see an increase in their overall travel expenses on these busy routes.
