New toll tax rules: Now toll on national highways is half, Govt has given relief by reducing it by 50%

Toll tax rules : Recently, the government has taken an important step on the National Highway, which is going to give great relief to the travelers. Toll tax has been reduced by up to 50%, especially on those highway sections where bridges, tunnels, flyovers, or elevated stretches are present. This decision will not only reduce the cost of travel but will also encourage better use of the road network. According to a report, this change will be especially effective in areas where the toll fee was previously quite high due to the presence of complex structures. Let us understand this new rule in detail and know how it will affect your journey.

What is special?

The government has announced a reduction of more than half in toll charges on those sections of national highways that are built with bridges, tunnels, flyovers, or elevated roads. The move is aimed at easing the burden on commuters’ pockets so that road travel becomes more affordable. This change will be especially beneficial for those who regularly use these routes, such as the Delhi-Gurugram Dwarka Expressway or bypass roads of other metros.

What is the new change in toll tax on National Highway?

50% toll cut on elevated highways : The government has reduced the toll tax by up to 50% for those sections of the National Highway where structural constructions such as bridges, tunnels, flyovers or elevated roads are involved. This will have a direct impact on the pockets of the passengers, as now traveling on these routes will become much cheaper than before. This is a relief step especially for those who travel through these structures daily.

What changes will the new rule bring?

Toll exemption list According to the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), under the old rules, these special structures were charged 10 times more than the normal toll to cover their high construction cost. But now under the new policy, this fee has been reduced by almost half, which will not only provide relief to common travelers, but this policy will also prove to be more practical.

Who will benefit from this reduction?

Government new toll tax policy 2025 : This change is especially beneficial for those who travel on national highways whose more than 50% part is made up of elevated structures or flyovers. For example, the one-way toll on Dwarka Expressway was earlier Rs 317, which may now be reduced to around Rs 153. This will provide cost relief to private drivers as well as commercial vehicle, truck and bus operators.

What is the purpose of this change?

The government aims to reduce the travel cost of commuters through this change, especially on those roads where the toll was excessive due to the structural cost. This step will prove useful for those urban areas where structures like flyovers, bypasses and ring roads are present. Traveling on such routes will now become more economical and convenient.

Along with the toll reduction, the government has also clarified that this rule will also be applicable in the new toll plazas to be built in future or the renewal of existing tolls. Commercial drivers will get the direct benefit of this, because their operating costs will decrease due to long distance travel becoming cheaper. This can also give impetus to the economic activities of the country.