Toll charges hiked at 25 Tamil Nadu plazas, cars to buses pay more
Synopsis
NHAI has raised toll rates at 25 of its 77 Tamil Nadu plazas from 1 September, with hikes ranging from ₹5 to ₹30 per vehicle category. For freight operators and daily commuters on key corridors like Chennai–Tiruchi and Dindigul–Madurai, the compounded cost of crossing multiple revised plazas adds up — and another revision is already due within six months.
Key Takeaways
NHAI revised toll charges at 25 plazas across Tamil Nadu effective 1 September .
Hikes range from ₹5 to ₹30 depending on vehicle category and plaza location.
At Vikravandi (Chennai–Tiruchi highway), car single-trip charge rose from ₹105 to ₹110 ; bus/truck single-trip from ₹370 to ₹385 .
At Vijayamangalam (Erode), light commercial vehicle multiple-trip rate jumped from ₹165 to ₹190 .
NHAI operates 77 toll plazas in Tamil Nadu and revises charges twice a year .
The revision is expected to raise costs for daily commuters and road freight businesses across the state.
Revised toll rates came into effect at 25 toll plazas across Tamil Nadu from Tuesday, 1 September, raising the cost of road travel for private vehicles, light commercial vehicles, buses, and trucks. The hike, implemented by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), follows the agency's routine bi-annual revision schedule across its 77 toll plazas in the state.
Scale of the Revision
Across the affected plazas, toll rates have increased by ₹5 to ₹30 depending on the vehicle category and the specific plaza. The revision affects both single-trip and multiple-trip charges, with buses and trucks bearing some of the steeper absolute increases.
Key Plaza-Wise Changes
At the Vikravandi toll plaza near Villupuram on the Chennai–Tiruchi National Highway, the single-trip charge for cars, jeeps, and passenger vans has risen from ₹105 to ₹110, while the multiple-trip fee has gone up from ₹160 to ₹165. Light commercial vehicles now pay ₹190 for a single journey (up from ₹185), and their multiple-trip rate has increased from ₹275 to ₹290. Buses and trucks face a single-trip hike from ₹370 to ₹385 and a multiple-trip increase from ₹555 to ₹575.
At the Sengurichi toll plaza near Ulundurpet, the single-trip fee for cars, jeeps, and vans remains unchanged at ₹70, though the multiple-trip charge has risen from ₹100 to ₹105. Light commercial vehicles will pay ₹125 for a single journey (up from ₹120) and ₹185 for multiple trips (up from ₹180). Buses and trucks now pay ₹250 for a single journey and ₹375 for multiple trips, against ₹240 and ₹355 previously.
At Vijayamangalam in Erode district, single-trip charges for cars, jeeps, and vans have risen from ₹70 to ₹75, and the multiple-trip fee from ₹105 to ₹110. The single-trip charge for light commercial vehicles stays at ₹125, but the multiple-trip rate has climbed sharply from ₹165 to ₹190. Buses and trucks will pay ₹255 for a single journey and ₹380 for multiple trips.
At the Kozhinjipatti toll plaza on the Dindigul–Madurai four-lane highway near Kodai Road, cars, jeeps, and vans will pay ₹80 for a single trip and ₹120 for a return journey, up from ₹75 and ₹115 respectively. Light commercial vehicles now pay ₹140 per single trip (up from ₹135), while buses and trucks face a charge of ₹280 for a single journey and ₹470 for a return journey.
Impact on Commuters and Businesses
The revision is expected to raise transportation costs for daily commuters and freight operators alike. For businesses dependent on road logistics — particularly those running high-frequency routes between cities like Chennai, Madurai, Tiruchi, and Erode — the cumulative increase across multiple plazas could add meaningfully to operating costs over time. Notably, NHAI revises toll charges twice a year, meaning another round of hikes could follow within six months.
What's Next
No official statement from NHAI detailing the rationale for the specific quantum of increases at each plaza has been issued as of the revision date. Commuter groups and transport associations are likely to assess the compounded impact across the 25 affected plazas before deciding on a formal response.
Point of View
But the cumulative burden on freight operators and daily commuters — who cross multiple plazas on the same corridor — is anything but routine. A ₹5–₹30 hike per plaza sounds modest; multiplied across dozens of trips and several plazas on a single route, it compounds into a real logistics cost. With no published justification for the specific quantum of increases at individual plazas, NHAI leaves itself open to the familiar criticism that toll hikes outpace visible improvements in road quality or service. The next revision, due in roughly six months, will test whether commuter groups push back more formally.
NationPress
1 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Which toll plazas in Tamil Nadu have seen a hike from 1 September?
NHAI has revised charges at 25 toll plazas across Tamil Nadu effective 1 September. Notable plazas include Vikravandi near Villupuram, Sengurichi near Ulundurpet, Vijayamangalam in Erode district, and Kozhinjipatti on the Dindigul–Madurai highway near Kodai Road.
By how much have toll rates increased in Tamil Nadu?
Toll rates have increased by ₹5 to ₹30 depending on the vehicle category and the specific plaza. Private cars, light commercial vehicles, buses, and trucks are all affected, with buses and trucks facing some of the steeper absolute increases.
How often does NHAI revise toll charges in Tamil Nadu?
NHAI revises toll charges at its Tamil Nadu plazas twice a year. The agency operates 77 toll plazas in the state, and the 1 September revision is part of this regular schedule.
What are the new rates for cars at the Vikravandi toll plaza?
At the Vikravandi toll plaza near Villupuram on the Chennai–Tiruchi National Highway, the single-trip charge for cars, jeeps, and passenger vans has risen from ₹105 to ₹110, and the multiple-trip fee from ₹160 to ₹165.
How will the toll hike affect businesses and commuters in Tamil Nadu?
The revision is expected to raise transportation costs for daily commuters and freight operators, particularly those using high-frequency routes between cities such as Chennai, Madurai, Tiruchi, and Erode. Businesses running logistics across multiple revised plazas could see a meaningful cumulative increase in operating costs.
