NHAI Adds Three New Toll Plazas in Tamil Nadu

The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced three new toll plazas along the Tindivanam to Krishnagiri section of National Highway 66 (NH-66). This strategic move increases the number of toll booths across Tamil Nadu to 70. With these additions, users travelling on this 182-kilometre stretch will now encounter new fees at Nangilikondan, Kariyamangalam, and Nagampatti, signalling the NHAI’s continued efforts to manage road infrastructure and ensure maintenance costs are met.

Under the latest tariff structure announced by the NHAI, light motor vehicles, including cars, jeeps, and vans, will be charged a user fee of ₹60 for a one-way trip at Nangilikondan and Nagampatti toll plazas. Light commercial vehicles such as minibuses and light goods carriers will face a fee of ₹100, while larger buses and trucks with two axles will be subject to a fee of ₹210. The fees at the Kariyamangalam toll plaza will be slightly lower, with ₹55 charged for cars, jeeps, vans, and similar vehicles. For minibuses and light goods vehicles, the fee will be ₹90, while two-axle buses and trucks will pay ₹195 for a one-way journey.

These new tolls are expected to support the upkeep and expansion of the national highways, which serve as key corridors for transportation in Tamil Nadu. The NHAI’s continuous improvement of roadways, including this particular stretch of NH-66, is critical in maintaining the efficiency of both passenger and commercial transit. The imposition of user fees reflects the broader trend of infrastructural development, where toll collections play a significant role in ensuring the sustainability of highways. As toll plazas continue to rise in Tamil Nadu, road users must remain aware of the growing costs associated with highway travel. While these fees may be necessary for maintaining high infrastructure standards, they also add to the financial burden for frequent travellers and transporters who rely on these routes for their operations.