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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Electronic toll collection (FASTag) + Cash payment<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> National highways NH-7, NH-44, NH-5, NH-9<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Indian Rupee (INR)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> FASTag RFID transponders, manual toll collection<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Authority:</strong> National Highway Authority of India (NHAI)
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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 Punjab? 2025 Update</h2>
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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;">No, you don't need FASTag to drive on Punjab toll roads - but you'll save time and money with one. FASTag is currently operational at 350+ toll plazas across national and state highways in India, including Punjab's major highways.</p>
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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;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> FASTag users get up to 5% discounts on toll rates compared to cash payments and avoid queue delays. During peak hours, FASTag lanes can save 10-15 minutes per toll plaza.</p>
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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;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Update:</strong> Fee effective dates have been updated with toll revision due dates of March 31, 2025 for several Punjab toll plazas, with enhanced FASTag coverage across the state.</p>
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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;">Punjab operates toll roads on major national highways connecting the state to neighboring regions, with costs varying by vehicle type and distance.</p>
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<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 Vehicle Class (2025)</h3>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Vehicle Type</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Cash Rate</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">FASTag Rate</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Savings</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Car/Jeep/Van</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹65-185</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹62-176</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹3-9 per plaza</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">LCV (Light Commercial Vehicle)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₹105-300</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₹100-285</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₹5-15 per plaza</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Bus/Truck (2 Axle)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹205-590</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹195-560</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹10-30 per plaza</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Heavy Commercial Vehicle (3+ Axle)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₹340-980</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₹323-930</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₹17-50 per plaza</td>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Toll Plaza</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Highway</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Location</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">FASTag Status</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Kalajhar</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">NH-7 (Old NH-64)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Km 85.950</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">✓ Available</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Dabwali</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">NH-9</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Sirsa-Fazilka stretch</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">✓ Available</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Panipat Elevated</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">NH-44</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Panipat (Haryana border)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">✓ Available</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Shambu</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">NH-44</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Patiala-Ambala stretch</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">✓ Available</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 to pay tolls in Punjab:</p>
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<li>Works on all NHAI toll plazas across Punjab and neighboring states</li>
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<li>5% discount on toll rates compared to cash payments</li>
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<li>Available at banks, online platforms, and highway service centers</li>
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<li>Automatic payment with no stopping required</li>
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<li>Accepted at all toll plazas in Punjab</li>
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<li>Standard rates apply (higher than FASTag)</li>
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<li>Manual collection with attendant service</li>
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<li>Change provided for larger denominations</li>
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== Punjab toll roads ==
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<li>Available at select modern toll plazas</li>
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Below is the list of NHAI operated toll plazas in Punjab:
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<li>PayTM, PhonePe, Google Pay accepted</li>
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<li>QR code-based payment system</li>
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<li>Receipt provided via SMS or app</li>
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<html><figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><thead><tr><th class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">Toll Plaza Name</th><th class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">NH No.</th><th class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">Section of Highway</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Badbar</td><td>7 (Old 64)</td><td>Patiala Sangrur Barnala Bathinda</td></tr>
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<tr><td>Chandimandir</td><td>5</td><td>Zirakpur Parwanoo</td></tr>
 
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<tr><td>Chiddan</td><td>1</td><td>Amritsar – Wagah Border (Km 456.100 – Km 492.030)</td></tr>
 
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<tr><td>Chollang</td><td>44</td><td>Jalandhar – Pathankot ( Km 4.23 to Km 70.00)</td></tr>
 
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<tr><td>Dappar</td><td>152</td><td>Ambala Zirakpur</td></tr>
 
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Punjab toll calculator calculates tolls and fuel expenses for cars, vans, jeeps, trucks, trailers, buses and motorcycles for all the toll roads in Punjab and nearby states.
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== How to pay toll in Punjab ==
 
  
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You can pay tolls using Cash on all the toll plazas in Punjab. Some of the toll plazas also accept payments using [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/fastag-india FASTag], a tag that enables automatic electronic deduction of toll charges and lets you pass through the toll plaza without stopping for the cash transaction.
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<li>Toll rates revised effective April 1, 2025 across major Punjab toll plazas</li>
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<li>Enhanced FASTag infrastructure with additional lanes at high-traffic plazas</li>
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<li>Monthly pass rates updated for local residents within 20km radius</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;">Technology Improvements:</strong></p>
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<li>Upgraded FASTag readers for faster transaction processing</li>
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<li>Mobile app integration for real-time toll plaza information</li>
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<li>Digital receipt system implementation across all major plazas</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;">Infrastructure Developments:</strong></p>
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<li>Additional lanes added at Kalajhar toll plaza for improved traffic flow</li>
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<li>Modernization of toll collection systems on NH-44 corridor</li>
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<li>Enhanced safety features and better lighting at all toll plazas</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;">Northern Punjab - Agricultural Heartland:</strong></p>
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<li>Amritsar-Jammu highway with seasonal traffic variations</li>
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<li>Agricultural transport corridors with special provisions for farm vehicles</li>
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<li>Border connectivity routes to Pakistan with enhanced security</li>
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<li>Ludhiana-Chandigarh corridor with high commercial traffic</li>
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<li>Industrial zones with dedicated heavy vehicle lanes</li>
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<li>Educational institutions creating periodic traffic surges</li>
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<li>Bathinda-Sirsa highway connecting to Rajasthan</li>
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<li>Cotton and agricultural produce transport routes</li>
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<li>Strategic location for Delhi-Punjab connectivity</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;">Cost Considerations:</strong></p>
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<li>Daily cross-state travel: ₹200-500 for passenger vehicles</li>
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<li>Commercial vehicles: ₹800-2,000 depending on axle count</li>
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<li>Monthly passes available for residents within 20km of toll plazas</li>
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<li>FASTag provides 5% savings plus time benefits</li>
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<li>Morning rush: 7-9 AM on major highways</li>
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<li>Evening peak: 6-8 PM especially near urban centers</li>
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<li>Harvest season: October-December with heavy agricultural traffic</li>
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<li>Festival periods: Increased traffic during Diwali, Holi, and regional festivals</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;">Alternative Routes:</strong></p>
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<li>State highways available as toll-free alternatives</li>
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<li>Rural roads suitable for local traffic but slower</li>
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<li>Grand Trunk Road (GT Road) as historical alternative route</li>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Can I avoid Punjab tolls completely?</h3>
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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;">Yes, you can use state highways and rural roads which are toll-free. However, these routes take 30-60 minutes longer than national highways and may have lower road quality, especially during monsoon season.</p>
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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;">Non-payment results in penalties and potential vehicle detention. NHAI has implemented automated systems to track toll evasion. Payment can be made at the next toll plaza or through online portals within 24 hours.</p>
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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;">Yes, tractors and agricultural machinery used for farming purposes are generally exempt from tolls. However, commercial vehicles transporting agricultural produce pay standard rates.</p>
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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;">Yes, monthly pass rates for non-commercial vehicles registered to residents within 20km of toll plazas are available at Rs. 330 for the year 2023-24, with updated rates for 2024-25 available at toll plazas.</p>
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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;">Yes, FASTag is a national system that works across all states. FASTag works across all the toll roads of Punjab, its neighboring states of Rajasthan, Chandigarh, Haryana and other Indian states and union territories.</p>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹62-176</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₹50-180</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹40-120</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₹55-165</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹25-85</td>
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Punjab Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: Electronic toll collection (FASTag) + Cash payment
Coverage: National highways NH-7, NH-44, NH-5, NH-9
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Technology: FASTag RFID transponders, manual toll collection
Authority: National Highway Authority of India (NHAI)

Do I Need FASTag for Punjab? 2025 Update

No, you don't need FASTag to drive on Punjab toll roads - but you'll save time and money with one. FASTag is currently operational at 350+ toll plazas across national and state highways in India, including Punjab's major highways.

Key Reality: FASTag users get up to 5% discounts on toll rates compared to cash payments and avoid queue delays. During peak hours, FASTag lanes can save 10-15 minutes per toll plaza.

2025 Update: Fee effective dates have been updated with toll revision due dates of March 31, 2025 for several Punjab toll plazas, with enhanced FASTag coverage across the state.

Punjab Toll Costs: Current Rates

Punjab operates toll roads on major national highways connecting the state to neighboring regions, with costs varying by vehicle type and distance.

Current Toll Rates by Vehicle Class (2025)

Vehicle Type Cash Rate FASTag Rate Savings
Car/Jeep/Van ₹65-185 ₹62-176 ₹3-9 per plaza
LCV (Light Commercial Vehicle) ₹105-300 ₹100-285 ₹5-15 per plaza
Bus/Truck (2 Axle) ₹205-590 ₹195-560 ₹10-30 per plaza
Heavy Commercial Vehicle (3+ Axle) ₹340-980 ₹323-930 ₹17-50 per plaza

Major Toll Plazas in Punjab (2025)

Toll Plaza Highway Location FASTag Status
Kalajhar NH-7 (Old NH-64) Km 85.950 ✓ Available
Dabwali NH-9 Sirsa-Fazilka stretch ✓ Available
Panipat Elevated NH-44 Panipat (Haryana border) ✓ Available
Shambu NH-44 Patiala-Ambala stretch ✓ Available

How to Pay Punjab Tolls

You can use the following toll payment methods to pay tolls in Punjab:

1. FASTag Electronic System:

  • Works on all NHAI toll plazas across Punjab and neighboring states
  • 5% discount on toll rates compared to cash payments
  • Available at banks, online platforms, and highway service centers
  • Automatic payment with no stopping required

2. Cash Payment:

  • Accepted at all toll plazas in Punjab
  • Standard rates apply (higher than FASTag)
  • Manual collection with attendant service
  • Change provided for larger denominations

3. Mobile Wallet & UPI:

  • Available at select modern toll plazas
  • PayTM, PhonePe, Google Pay accepted
  • QR code-based payment system
  • Receipt provided via SMS or app

To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Punjab toll roads, use TollGuru Punjab toll calculator

Recent Changes (2025)

NHAI Updates:

  • Toll rates revised effective April 1, 2025 across major Punjab toll plazas
  • Enhanced FASTag infrastructure with additional lanes at high-traffic plazas
  • Monthly pass rates updated for local residents within 20km radius

Technology Improvements:

  • Upgraded FASTag readers for faster transaction processing
  • Mobile app integration for real-time toll plaza information
  • Digital receipt system implementation across all major plazas

Infrastructure Developments:

  • Additional lanes added at Kalajhar toll plaza for improved traffic flow
  • Modernization of toll collection systems on NH-44 corridor
  • Enhanced safety features and better lighting at all toll plazas

Regional Toll Information

Northern Punjab - Agricultural Heartland:

  • Amritsar-Jammu highway with seasonal traffic variations
  • Agricultural transport corridors with special provisions for farm vehicles
  • Border connectivity routes to Pakistan with enhanced security

Central Punjab - Industrial Belt:

  • Ludhiana-Chandigarh corridor with high commercial traffic
  • Industrial zones with dedicated heavy vehicle lanes
  • Educational institutions creating periodic traffic surges

Southern Punjab - Transport Hub:

  • Bathinda-Sirsa highway connecting to Rajasthan
  • Cotton and agricultural produce transport routes
  • Strategic location for Delhi-Punjab connectivity

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations:

  • Daily cross-state travel: ₹200-500 for passenger vehicles
  • Commercial vehicles: ₹800-2,000 depending on axle count
  • Monthly passes available for residents within 20km of toll plazas
  • FASTag provides 5% savings plus time benefits

Peak Travel Times:

  • Morning rush: 7-9 AM on major highways
  • Evening peak: 6-8 PM especially near urban centers
  • Harvest season: October-December with heavy agricultural traffic
  • Festival periods: Increased traffic during Diwali, Holi, and regional festivals

Alternative Routes:

  • State highways available as toll-free alternatives
  • Rural roads suitable for local traffic but slower
  • Grand Trunk Road (GT Road) as historical alternative route

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I avoid Punjab tolls completely?

Yes, you can use state highways and rural roads which are toll-free. However, these routes take 30-60 minutes longer than national highways and may have lower road quality, especially during monsoon season.

What happens if I don't pay Punjab tolls?

Non-payment results in penalties and potential vehicle detention. NHAI has implemented automated systems to track toll evasion. Payment can be made at the next toll plaza or through online portals within 24 hours.

Do agricultural vehicles get toll exemptions?

Yes, tractors and agricultural machinery used for farming purposes are generally exempt from tolls. However, commercial vehicles transporting agricultural produce pay standard rates.

Are there discounts for local residents?

Yes, monthly pass rates for non-commercial vehicles registered to residents within 20km of toll plazas are available at Rs. 330 for the year 2023-24, with updated rates for 2024-25 available at toll plazas.

Can I use FASTag from other states in Punjab?

Yes, FASTag is a national system that works across all states. FASTag works across all the toll roads of Punjab, its neighboring states of Rajasthan, Chandigarh, Haryana and other Indian states and union territories.

Punjab vs. Neighboring States

State System Type Typical Cost (Car) Coverage
Punjab FASTag + Cash ₹62-176 Major NHs
Haryana FASTag + Cash ₹50-180 Extensive network
Himachal Pradesh FASTag + Cash ₹40-120 Hill road premiums
Rajasthan FASTag + Cash ₹55-165 Desert highways
Chandigarh FASTag + Cash ₹25-85 City approaches

Useful Links & Resources

Internal Navigation:

Official Resources:

  • NHAI Customer Care: 1033 - 24/7 toll road assistance
  • FASTag Customer Care: 1800-200-7275 - Electronic toll support
  • Punjab PWD: 0172-2704415 - State road development
  • Emergency Services: 108 - Medical and accident assistance

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