Toll Plaza, Uttar Pradesh: If you are traveling in your own vehicle as well, this information could be beneficial for you. In fact, traveling from one city to another frequently requires passing through toll booths. What is most frustrating at these tolls is the charge required for their access.
7 toll plazas in UP will become free
However, there’s no need for you to be concerned anymore. Currently, 7 toll plazas in UP will become free, meaning you won’t have to spend a single rupee to travel through them.
No fees will be collected
The UP government led by Yogi Adityanath will shortly eliminate charges at 7 entry toll plazas, ensuring that no fees will be collected from vehicles using them. These 7 toll plazas are located in various districts, with thousands of individuals using them daily.
Why the government plans to make the decision?
The UP government plans to make this decision considering the Maha Kumbh commencing in Prayagraj from January. The UP government has declared that all toll booths en route to Prayagraj will be free during the Maha Kumbh. No tax will be collected at any toll plaza when entering Prayagraj. NHAI has begun its preparations for this as well. It is expected that crores of individuals will attend this year’s Maha Kumbh. In this scenario, eliminating the toll booth fees would provide significant relief.
Which 7 toll plazas will be free?
Seven toll booths for entering Prayagraj have been constructed in various directions and districts. These consist of Handia toll plaza on Varanasi road, Andhiyari toll plaza on Lucknow highway, Umapur toll plaza on Chitrakoot road, Ganne toll plaza on Rewa highway, Mungeri toll plaza on Mirzapur road, Mauaima toll plaza on Ayodhya highway, all of which will be tax exempt. Passengers will not incur any toll charges here. NHAI states that only private vehicles will be permitted free access. Commercial vehicles transporting cargo will be required to pay tolls.