Bengaluru–Chennai Expressway Toll Collection To Begin Soon On Karnataka Stretch, NHAI Releases Rates

Motorists using the Karnataka stretch of the Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway will soon begin paying tolls, as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has finalised rates and is preparing to initiate toll collection at four designated plazas.

The 71-kilometre stretch between Hedigenabele (near Hoskote) and Sundarapalya (near Kolar Gold Fields) has been open to traffic for over seven months, though toll charges were not being collected. That is set to change in the coming days, with technical systems and infrastructure nearing completion.

Toll Collection Highlights:

• Stretch covered: 71 km (Hedigenabele to Sundarapalya)
• Start date: To be announced shortly
• Toll plazas: Hedigenabele, Agrahara, Krishnarajapura, Sundarapalya
• Two-wheelers banned: Entry strictly prohibited for safety

Finalised Toll Rates:

• Cars and Jeeps
• Single trip (Hedigenabele → Sundarapalya): ₹185
• Return trip: ₹275
• Reverse single trip: ₹190
• Monthly pass (50 trips): ₹6,105
• Reverse monthly pass: ₹6,260
• Light Commercial Vehicles / Mini-Buses
• Single trip (Hedigenabele → Sundarapalya): ₹295
• Return trip: ₹445
• Reverse single trip: ₹305
• Reverse return trip: ₹455
• Heavy Vehicles (Trucks and Buses)
• Single trip (Hedigenabele → Sundarapalya): ₹620
• Return trip: ₹930
• Reverse single trip: ₹635
• Reverse return trip: ₹955
• Enforcement and Safety Measures:
• The expressway supports speeds up to 120 km/h.

Two-wheelers are not permitted, but incomplete fencing has led to unauthorized motorcycle entry.

NHAI is seeking Home Guard deployment at sensitive locations to prevent violations until fencing is completed.

Key Benefits of the Expressway:

• Reduces travel time between Bengaluru and Chennai
• Streamlines freight and logistics
• Reduces congestion on existing roads
• Improves safety and travel experience for commercial and private vehicles

Motorists are urged to remain updated on the toll commencement date and strictly follow lane discipline and vehicle category regulations to avoid penalties.