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NHAI raises toll charges at eight Punjab-Haryana plazas
NDTV··15 Jul
NHAI revised toll charges at eight fee plazas across Punjab and Haryana effective July 15, 2026, after reinstating the Wholesale Price Index-linked factor of 1.641. Private vehicles face increases of Rs 5 to Rs 10 per journey on corridors connecting Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Bathinda and Sangrur. The revision applies across more than 50 toll plazas in the region.
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What It Means For You
- Highway travel across Punjab and Haryana costs Rs 5-10 more per trip.
- Daily commuters on Chandigarh-Ludhiana and Amritsar routes face higher expenses.
- Truck and bus operators may pass toll increases to freight charges.
What's Happening
- NHAI revised tolls at eight plazas effective July 15, 2026.
- The WPI-linked factor of 1.641 was reinstated for calculations.
- Over 50 toll plazas in the region are affected.
Toll Revision Framework
- Named plazas include Ghulal, Kot Karor, Kalajhar and Paind.
- NHAI described the hike as part of annual revision mechanism.
- Revised rates cover corridors linking major Punjab-Haryana cities.
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