Thrissur: The National Highway Authority of India has again hiked the rates at Paliekara toll plaza, effective September 1. This decision comes even as recommendations from the NHAI’s safety audit report remain unimplemented.

Under the new notification, the toll rates for cars, jeeps, and small commercial vehicles for one-way travel will remain unchanged. However, there will be an increase of Rs 5 to Rs 10 for multiple trips made within a single day. These revised rates are scheduled to take effect on Friday.

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Revised toll rates in Paliyekkara from Thursday onwards

The National Highways Authority's safety audit report had previously raised concerns about the safety of travelling on this toll road. It identified several areas, including 10 black spots, as potentially hazardous. This rate hike comes at a time when a petition regarding toll rates is pending in the High Court, and a complaint has been lodged with the departmental minister.

The current and new toll rates for various vehicle categories are as follows:

  • Car, Jeep, Van: Rs 90 one way (unchanged); Rs 140 (previously Rs 135) for multiple journeys in a day.
  • Small commercial vehicles: Rs 160 per way (unchanged); Rs 240 (previously Rs 235) for multiple journeys.
  • Bus, lorry, and truck: Rs 320 (previously Rs 315) one way; Rs 480 (previously Rs 475) for multiple journeys.
  • Multi-axle vehicles: Rs 515 (previously Rs 510) for one way; Rs 775 (previously Rs 765) for multiple journeys.
  • Monthly toll rates for vehicles within a 10 km radius of the toll plaza will remain at Rs 150, while those within a 20 km radius will continue to pay Rs 300, with no changes to these rates.