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− | <strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Electronic | + | <strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> FASTag Electronic Toll Collection + Cash Payment<br> |
− | <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> | + | <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> Major Expressways - Yamuna, Purvanchal, Agra-Lucknow, Bundelkhand, Gorakhpur Link<br> |
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Indian Rupee (INR)<br> | <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Indian Rupee (INR)<br> | ||
− | <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> FASTag transponders, ANPR | + | <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> FASTag RFID transponders, Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)<br> |
− | <strong style="font-weight: bold;"> | + | <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Authority:</strong> Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA), NHAI |
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+ | <a href="https://tollguru.com/uttar-pradesh-toll-calculator"><button class="custom-button button-orange" type="button">Calculate Uttar Pradesh Toll</button></a> | ||
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+ | <h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Do I Need FASTag for Uttar Pradesh Expressways? 2025 Update</h2> | ||
− | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"> | + | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">While FASTag is not mandatory for all toll roads in Uttar Pradesh, it's highly recommended for faster passage and better rates. All major expressways including Yamuna, Purvanchal, and Agra-Lucknow accept both FASTag and cash payments.</p> |
− | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> | + | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> UP operates India's most extensive expressway network with over 1,000 km of access-controlled highways. FASTag provides seamless travel across all expressways and reduces waiting times significantly.</p> |
− | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Update:</strong> | + | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Update:</strong> The newly inaugurated Gorakhpur Link Expressway (June 2025) connects to the Purvanchal Expressway, expanding UP's expressway network. All new expressways are FASTag-enabled from day one.</p> |
<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Uttar Pradesh Toll Costs: Current Rates</h2> | <h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Uttar Pradesh Toll Costs: Current Rates</h2> | ||
− | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Uttar Pradesh operates | + | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Uttar Pradesh operates toll collection on major expressways with distance-based pricing and vehicle classification systems.</p> |
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Current Toll Rates by Expressway (2025)</h3> | <h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Current Toll Rates by Expressway (2025)</h3> | ||
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− | < | + | <th>Expressway</th> |
− | < | + | <th>Per KM Rate (Car)</th> |
− | < | + | <th>Full Journey Cost</th> |
− | < | + | <th>Length</th> |
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− | <td style=" | + | <td style="background: #f8f9fa;">Yamuna Expressway</td> |
− | <td style=" | + | <td style="background: #f8f9fa;">₹2.65/km</td> |
− | <td style=" | + | <td style="background: #f8f9fa;">₹440 (Greater Noida-Agra)</td> |
− | <td style=" | + | <td style="background: #f8f9fa;">165.5 km</td> |
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− | <td | + | <td>Purvanchal Expressway</td> |
− | <td | + | <td>₹2.15/km</td> |
− | <td | + | <td>₹675 (Lucknow-Ghazipur)</td> |
− | <td | + | <td>340.8 km</td> |
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− | <td style=" | + | <td style="background: #f8f9fa;">Agra-Lucknow Expressway</td> |
− | <td style=" | + | <td style="background: #f8f9fa;">₹2.10/km</td> |
− | <td style=" | + | <td style="background: #f8f9fa;">₹635 (Agra-Lucknow)</td> |
− | <td style=" | + | <td style="background: #f8f9fa;">302 km</td> |
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− | <td | + | <td>Bundelkhand Expressway</td> |
− | <td | + | <td>₹2.00/km</td> |
− | <td | + | <td>₹590 (Chitrakoot-Etawah)</td> |
− | <td | + | <td>295 km</td> |
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− | <td style=" | + | <td style="background: #f8f9fa;">Gorakhpur Link (NEW)</td> |
− | <td style=" | + | <td style="background: #f8f9fa;">₹2.20/km</td> |
− | + | <td style="background: #f8f9fa;">₹200 (Gorakhpur-Azamgarh)</td> | |
− | <td style=" | + | <td style="background: #f8f9fa;">91.35 km</td> |
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− | < | + | <th>Vehicle Type</th> |
− | < | + | <th>Multiplier</th> |
− | < | + | <th>Example (Yamuna)</th> |
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− | <td style=" | + | <td style="background: #f8f9fa;">Car/Jeep/Van</td> |
− | + | <td style="background: #f8f9fa;">1.0x</td> | |
− | <td style=" | + | <td style="background: #f8f9fa;">₹2.65/km</td> |
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− | <td | + | <td>Light Commercial Vehicle</td> |
− | <td | + | <td>1.45x</td> |
− | <td | + | <td>₹3.85/km</td> |
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− | <td style=" | + | <td style="background: #f8f9fa;">Bus/Truck (2-Axle)</td> |
− | <td style=" | + | <td style="background: #f8f9fa;">2.95x</td> |
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− | <td | + | <td>Heavy Vehicle (3+ Axles)</td> |
− | <td | + | <td>4.5x</td> |
− | + | <td>₹11.94/km</td> | |
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− | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">You can use the following toll payment methods on | + | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">You can use the following toll payment methods on UP expressways:</p> |
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">1. FASTag Electronic System:</strong></p> | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">1. FASTag Electronic System:</strong></p> | ||
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− | <li> | + | <li>Works across all UP expressways and 350+ toll plazas nationwide</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>Automatic deduction without stopping at toll booths</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>Cheaper than cash payments with seamless travel</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>Available from banks and authorized retailers</li> |
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− | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2. | + | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2. Cash Payment:</strong></p> |
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− | <li> | + | <li>Available at all toll plazas with manned booths</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>Higher rates compared to FASTag</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>Longer waiting times during peak hours</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>Exact change recommended for faster processing</li> |
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− | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">3. | + | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">3. Digital Payment Options:</strong></p> |
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− | <li> | + | <li>Credit/Debit cards at select toll plazas</li> |
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− | <li> | + | <li>Gorakhpur Link Expressway inaugurated June 2025 (91.35 km)</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>Connects Gorakhpur directly to Purvanchal Expressway</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>Reduces Lucknow-Gorakhpur travel time to 3.5 hours</li> |
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− | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;"> | + | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Toll Rate Updates:</strong></p> |
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− | <li> | + | <li>No toll increase on passenger vehicles for 2025</li> |
− | <li>25 | + | <li>Minimal increases (₹15-25) only for heavy construction vehicles</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>25% discount continues on Purvanchal Expressway</li> |
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− | <li> | + | <li>[[yamuna-expressway|Yamuna Expressway]] - 165.5 km Delhi-Agra corridor, India's busiest expressway</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>[[purvanchal-expressway|Purvanchal Expressway]] - 340.8 km eastern UP backbone with emergency airstrip</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>[[agra-lucknow-expressway|Agra-Lucknow Expressway]] - 302 km central connection with IAF landing capability</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>[[bundelkhand-expressway|Bundelkhand Expressway]] - 296 km southern route to Chitrakoot</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>[[gorakhpur-link-expressway|Gorakhpur Link Expressway]] - 91.35 km NEW connector to eastern districts (June 2025)</li> |
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− | <li>Delhi to Agra: | + | <li>Delhi to Agra: ₹440 via Yamuna Expressway</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>Lucknow to Ghazipur: ₹675 via Purvanchal Expressway</li> |
− | <li>Lucknow | + | <li>Agra to Lucknow: ₹635 via Agra-Lucknow Expressway</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>Cross-state travel: ₹1,000-1,500 for end-to-end journeys</li> |
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− | <li> | + | <li>Delhi to Agra: 2.5 hours (vs 4-5 hours on highways)</li> |
− | + | <li>Lucknow to Ayodhya: 1.5 hours (vs 3 hours on highways)</li> | |
− | <li> | + | <li>Agra to Lucknow: 3 hours (vs 5.5 hours on highways)</li> |
− | + | <li>Gorakhpur to Lucknow: 3.5 hours (vs 6 hours on highways)</li> | |
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− | <td style=" | + | <td style="background: #f8f9fa;">Uttar Pradesh</td> |
− | <td style=" | + | <td style="background: #f8f9fa;">Expressway Network</td> |
− | <td style=" | + | <td style="background: #f8f9fa;">₹2.00-2.65/km</td> |
− | <td style=" | + | <td style="background: #f8f9fa;">1,000+ km expressways</td> |
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− | <td | + | <td>Delhi</td> |
− | <td | + | <td>Urban tolls + highways</td> |
− | <td | + | <td>₹35-85 per trip</td> |
− | <td | + | <td>DND, Gurgaon links</td> |
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− | <td style=" | + | <td style="background: #f8f9fa;">Mixed system</td> |
− | <td style=" | + | <td style="background: #f8f9fa;">₹1.50-3.00/km</td> |
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− | <td | + | <td>Highway tolls</td> |
− | <td | + | <td>₹1.80-2.50/km</td> |
− | <td | + | <td>National highways</td> |
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− | <td style=" | + | <td style="background: #f8f9fa;">Plaza-based</td> |
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− | <li>[[ | + | <li>[[upeida-expressways|UPEIDA Expressways]] - UP Expressway authority information</li> |
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− | <li> | + | <li>UPEIDA (UP Expressways): 1800-419-0139 - Expressway information</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>NHAI: 1033 - National highway tolls</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>FASTag Customer Care: 1033 - Electronic toll support</li> |
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Latest revision as of 09:41, 8 July 2025
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Uttar Pradesh Toll Roads Complete Guide
System: FASTag Electronic Toll Collection + Cash Payment
Coverage: Major Expressways - Yamuna, Purvanchal, Agra-Lucknow, Bundelkhand, Gorakhpur Link
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Technology: FASTag RFID transponders, Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)
Authority: Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA), NHAI
Do I Need FASTag for Uttar Pradesh Expressways? 2025 Update
While FASTag is not mandatory for all toll roads in Uttar Pradesh, it's highly recommended for faster passage and better rates. All major expressways including Yamuna, Purvanchal, and Agra-Lucknow accept both FASTag and cash payments.
Key Reality: UP operates India's most extensive expressway network with over 1,000 km of access-controlled highways. FASTag provides seamless travel across all expressways and reduces waiting times significantly.
2025 Update: The newly inaugurated Gorakhpur Link Expressway (June 2025) connects to the Purvanchal Expressway, expanding UP's expressway network. All new expressways are FASTag-enabled from day one.
Uttar Pradesh Toll Costs: Current Rates
Uttar Pradesh operates toll collection on major expressways with distance-based pricing and vehicle classification systems.
Current Toll Rates by Expressway (2025)
Expressway | Per KM Rate (Car) | Full Journey Cost | Length |
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Yamuna Expressway | ₹2.65/km | ₹440 (Greater Noida-Agra) | 165.5 km |
Purvanchal Expressway | ₹2.15/km | ₹675 (Lucknow-Ghazipur) | 340.8 km |
Agra-Lucknow Expressway | ₹2.10/km | ₹635 (Agra-Lucknow) | 302 km |
Bundelkhand Expressway | ₹2.00/km | ₹590 (Chitrakoot-Etawah) | 295 km |
Gorakhpur Link (NEW) | ₹2.20/km | ₹200 (Gorakhpur-Azamgarh) | 91.35 km |
Vehicle Classification & Rates
Vehicle Type | Multiplier | Example (Yamuna) |
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Car/Jeep/Van | 1.0x | ₹2.65/km |
Light Commercial Vehicle | 1.45x | ₹3.85/km |
Bus/Truck (2-Axle) | 2.95x | ₹7.85/km |
Heavy Vehicle (3+ Axles) | 4.5x | ₹11.94/km |
How to Pay Uttar Pradesh Tolls
You can use the following toll payment methods on UP expressways:
1. FASTag Electronic System:
- Works across all UP expressways and 350+ toll plazas nationwide
- Automatic deduction without stopping at toll booths
- Cheaper than cash payments with seamless travel
- Available from banks and authorized retailers
2. Cash Payment:
- Available at all toll plazas with manned booths
- Higher rates compared to FASTag
- Longer waiting times during peak hours
- Exact change recommended for faster processing
3. Digital Payment Options:
- Credit/Debit cards at select toll plazas
- Mobile wallets and UPI payments
- Net banking for FASTag recharges
Recent Changes (2025)
New Infrastructure:
- Gorakhpur Link Expressway inaugurated June 2025 (91.35 km)
- Connects Gorakhpur directly to Purvanchal Expressway
- Reduces Lucknow-Gorakhpur travel time to 3.5 hours
Toll Rate Updates:
- No toll increase on passenger vehicles for 2025
- Minimal increases (₹15-25) only for heavy construction vehicles
- 25% discount continues on Purvanchal Expressway
Major UP Expressways
Major Expressways:
- Yamuna Expressway - 165.5 km Delhi-Agra corridor, India's busiest expressway
- Purvanchal Expressway - 340.8 km eastern UP backbone with emergency airstrip
- Agra-Lucknow Expressway - 302 km central connection with IAF landing capability
- Bundelkhand Expressway - 296 km southern route to Chitrakoot
- Gorakhpur Link Expressway - 91.35 km NEW connector to eastern districts (June 2025)
Planning Your Journey
Cost Considerations
- Delhi to Agra: ₹440 via Yamuna Expressway
- Lucknow to Ghazipur: ₹675 via Purvanchal Expressway
- Agra to Lucknow: ₹635 via Agra-Lucknow Expressway
- Cross-state travel: ₹1,000-1,500 for end-to-end journeys
Time Savings
- Delhi to Agra: 2.5 hours (vs 4-5 hours on highways)
- Lucknow to Ayodhya: 1.5 hours (vs 3 hours on highways)
- Agra to Lucknow: 3 hours (vs 5.5 hours on highways)
- Gorakhpur to Lucknow: 3.5 hours (vs 6 hours on highways)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I avoid UP expressway tolls completely?
Yes, you can use national and state highways to avoid tolls, but expect 2-4 hours additional travel time depending on the route. Expressways provide significant time savings and better road conditions.
Are motorcycles allowed on UP expressways?
No, motorcycles, scooters, and other two-wheelers are prohibited on UP expressways for safety reasons. They must use parallel national highways.
Can I use FASTag from other states?
Yes, FASTag is interoperable across India. Any FASTag issued by authorized banks works on all UP expressways and throughout the country.
Uttar Pradesh vs. Neighboring States
State | System Type | Typical Cost | Coverage |
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Uttar Pradesh | Expressway Network | ₹2.00-2.65/km | 1,000+ km expressways |
Delhi | Urban tolls + highways | ₹35-85 per trip | DND, Gurgaon links |
Haryana | Mixed system | ₹1.50-3.00/km | Major highways |
Rajasthan | Highway tolls | ₹1.80-2.50/km | National highways |
Madhya Pradesh | Plaza-based | ₹35-120 per plaza | Selected routes |
Useful Links & Resources
Essential Links:
- India Toll - National toll road system information
- FASTag India - Electronic toll collection system
- UPEIDA Expressways - UP Expressway authority information
- Expressway Safety Rules - Speed limits and regulations
Official Agencies:
- UPEIDA (UP Expressways): 1800-419-0139 - Expressway information
- NHAI: 1033 - National highway tolls
- FASTag Customer Care: 1033 - Electronic toll support
- Emergency Services: 112 - Police, ambulance, fire