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<h1 style="font-size: 32px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 10px 0; border-bottom: 3px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-top: 0">Bihar Toll Roads Complete Guide</h1>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> NHAI Electronic toll collection (FASTag) + Cash payment<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> National Highways NH-19, NH-57, NH-83, state highways and expressways<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Indian Rupee (₹)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> FASTag RFID transponders, Manual cash collection, ANPR cameras<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> NHAI, Bihar State Road Development Corporation, Private concessionaires
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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 Bihar? 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 Bihar toll roads - but you'll save time and get seamless passage with one. Bihar operates both electronic toll collection through FASTag and traditional cash payment systems across its National 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 enjoy priority lanes and faster processing at toll plazas. Cash payments are still widely accepted but may involve longer queues, especially during peak travel times on major routes like NH-19 and NH-57.</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> Bihar is rapidly expanding its expressway network with ambitious projects including the Raxaul-Haldia Expressway, Gorakhpur-Siliguri corridor, and the completed Loknayak Ganga Path (Patna Marine Drive). New toll policy 2025 planning GNSS-based distance charging.</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;">Bihar operates toll collection on multiple National Highways with rates varying by vehicle classification, route, and payment method. All rates are revised annually on April 1st as per NHAI guidelines.</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>Vehicle Type</th>
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<th>Classification</th>
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<th>Typical Range (₹)</th>
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<th>Example Routes</th>
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<td>Car/Jeep/Van (up to 3.2m height)</td>
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<td>Category M/Car</td>
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<td>₹35-85</td>
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<td>Saukala (NH-19), Maithi (NH-57)</td>
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<td>Light Commercial Vehicle</td>
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<td>Category LCV</td>
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<td>₹55-130</td>
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<td>Goods carriers up to 7.5 tonnes</td>
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<td>2-Axle Bus/Truck</td>
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<td>Category Bus/2 Axle</td>
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<td>₹115-270</td>
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<td>Regular bus and medium truck services</td>
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<td>3-Axle Commercial Vehicle</td>
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<td>Category 3 Axle</td>
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<td>₹170-400</td>
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<td>Heavy goods vehicles</td>
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<td>Multi-Axle Vehicle (4+ axles)</td>
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<td>Category MAV</td>
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<td>₹225-530</td>
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<td>Heavy construction, oversized vehicles</td>
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<td>Earth Moving Vehicle</td>
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<td>Category EMV</td>
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<td>₹225-530</td>
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<td>Construction machinery</td>
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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;">Major Toll Plazas in Bihar (2025)</h3>
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<td>Saukala</td>
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<td>NH-19</td>
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<td>Aurangabad-Barachatti (Km 180-240)</td>
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<td>Operational</td>
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<td>Maithi (OMT)</td>
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<td>NH-57</td>
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<td>Muzaffarpur-Darbhanga-Purnea (69.5 km)</td>
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<td>Operational</td>
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<td>Patna Bypass</td>
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<td>NH-83</td>
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<td>Patna-Gaya corridor</td>
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<td>Planned</td>
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<td>Loknayak Ganga Path</td>
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<td>State Expressway</td>
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<td>Digha-Deedarganj, Patna (20.5 km)</td>
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<td>Partially Operational</td>
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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;">Where You Pay Tolls in Bihar (2025)</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;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">National Highway Network:</strong> NH-19 (Grand Trunk Road), NH-57 (Muzaffarpur-Purnia), NH-83 (Patna-Gaya), NH-22 (Patna-Mokameh), NH-527A</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;">State Expressways:</strong> Loknayak Ganga Path (Patna Marine Drive), upcoming Raxaul-Haldia corridor</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;">Future Projects:</strong> Gorakhpur-Siliguri Expressway, Buxar-Bhagalpur Expressway, Patna Outer Ring Road (140 km)</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;">You can use the following toll payment methods to pay tolls in Bihar:</p>
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== Bihar toll roads ==
 
  
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Below is the list of NHAI operated toll plazas in Bihar:
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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;">1. FASTag Electronic System:</strong></p>
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<li>Works on all Bihar toll plazas and nationwide on NHAI roads</li>
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<li>Available from banks: SBI, HDFC, ICICI, Axis, PNB, and 32+ issuers</li>
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<li>Automatic deduction from linked account or prepaid wallet</li>
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<li>Priority lanes with faster processing</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>Asanpur</td><td>57</td><td>Phulparash – Forbesganj</td></tr>
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<tr><td>Balgudar</td><td>80</td><td>Mokama – Munger (Km 1.43 – Km 70.00)</td></tr>
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<tr><td>Barsoni</td><td>31</td><td>Purnea – Dalkola (Km 410.700 – Km 447.000)</td></tr>
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<li>Accepted at all toll plazas in Bihar</li>
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<tr><td>Daffi</td><td>2</td><td>Varanasi – Aurangabad Section</td></tr>
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<li>Manual toll booths with operators</li>
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<tr><td>Deederganj</td><td>30</td><td>Patna – Bakhtiyarpur</td></tr>
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<li>Exact change recommended to avoid delays</li>
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<tr><td>Govindpur</td><td>28</td><td>Muzaffarpur – Barsoni (km 519.600 – km 627.000)</td></tr>
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<li>Same rates as FASTag for most plazas</li>
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<tr><td>Hariabara</td><td>57</td><td>Forbesganj – Purnea</td></tr>
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<tr><td>Kharik</td><td>31</td><td>Khagaria – Purnea (Km 270.000 – Km 410.000)</td></tr>
 
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<tr><td>Mahanth Maniyari</td><td>28</td><td>Muzaffarpur – Barsoni (km 519.600 – km 627.000)</td></tr>
 
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<tr><td>Maithi</td><td>57</td><td>Muzaffarpur – Darbhanga – Purnea</td></tr>
 
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<tr><td>Maranga</td><td>31</td><td>Khagaria – Purnea (Km 270.000 – Km 410.000)</td></tr>
 
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<tr><td>Mohania</td><td>2</td><td>Varanasi – Aurangabad</td></tr>
 
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<tr><td>Parsoni Khem</td><td>28</td><td>Kotwa – Mehsi – Muzaffarpur (Km 440.000 – Km 520.000)</td></tr>
 
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<tr><td>Raje(Old Naraur)</td><td>57</td><td>Darbhanga – Kosi Bund</td></tr>
 
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<tr><td>Runni</td><td>77</td><td>Muzzaffarpur – Sonbarsa (Km 2.800 – Km 89.000)</td></tr>
 
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<tr><td>Saidpur Patedha</td><td>77</td><td>Hajipur – Muzaffarpur</td></tr>
 
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<tr><td>Sasaram</td><td>2</td><td>Varanasi – Aurangabad</td></tr>
 
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<tr><td>Saukala</td><td>19</td><td>Aurangabad – Barachatti(Km 180.00 to Km 240.00)</td></tr>
 
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<li>UPI payments at select modern toll plazas</li>
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<li>Credit/Debit cards where available</li>
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<li>Mobile wallets at newer facilities</li>
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Bihar toll calculator calculates tolls and fuel expenses for cars, vans, jeeps, trucks, trailers, buses and motorcycles for all the toll roads in Bihar and nearby states.
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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;">To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Bihar toll roads, use TollGuru Bihar toll calculator</p>
  
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== How to pay toll in Bihar ==
 
  
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You can pay tolls using Cash on all the toll plazas in Bihar. 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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<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 Development:</strong></p>
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<li>Loknayak Ganga Path (Patna Marine Drive) final phase operational April 2025</li>
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<li>Six-lane Ganga Bridge at Aunta-Simarai completed February 2025</li>
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<li>Ashok Rajpath double-decker flyover construction ongoing</li>
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<li>DPRs approved for Gorakhpur-Siliguri and Raxaul-Haldia expressways</li>
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<li>Annual revision effective April 1, 2025 across all NHAI toll plazas</li>
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<li>Maithi toll plaza (NH-57) rates updated for 69.5 km Muzaffarpur-Darbhanga-Purnea section</li>
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<li>Monthly pass rates revised for local residents within 20 km radius</li>
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<li>New toll policy 2025 planning GNSS-based distance charging to replace fixed toll plazas</li>
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<li>Enhanced FASTag interoperability across all Bihar highways</li>
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<li>Digital payment integration at major toll facilities</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;">North Bihar - Agricultural and Trade Corridor:</strong></p>
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<li>[[uttar-pradesh-toll-road|Uttar Pradesh Toll]] - Connected via NH-19 Grand Trunk Road system</li>
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<li>Muzaffarpur-Darbhanga-Purnea corridor (NH-57) with Maithi toll plaza</li>
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<li>Patna-Hajipur-Muzaffarpur section development ongoing</li>
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<li>Planned Raxaul-Haldia Expressway for Nepal trade 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;">Central Bihar - Patna Metropolitan Region:</strong></p>
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<li>Loknayak Ganga Path (Patna Marine Drive) - 20.5 km toll expressway operational</li>
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<li>Patna Outer Ring Road - 140 km project worth ₹4,800 crore under planning</li>
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<li>NH-83 Patna-Gaya corridor with planned toll infrastructure</li>
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<li>Six-lane Ganga Bridge connectivity enhancing regional access</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;">South Bihar - Mining and Industrial Belt:</strong></p>
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<li>NH-19 Aurangabad-Barachatti section with Saukala toll plaza</li>
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<li>[[jharkhand-toll-roads|Jharkhand Toll]] - Connected via Grand Trunk Road extension</li>
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<li>Buxar-Bhagalpur Expressway planning for 350 km Greenfield project</li>
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<li>Industrial corridor development along Ganga riverfront</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;">East Bihar - Border Trade and Connectivity:</strong></p>
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<li>[[west-bengal-toll-roads|West Bengal Toll]] - Connected via Farakka corridor</li>
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<li>Gorakhpur-Siliguri Expressway DPR under development</li>
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<li>Purnia region connectivity through NH-57 extension</li>
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<li>Cross-border trade facilitation infrastructure</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><strong>Patna to Delhi:</strong> ₹200-400 via NH-19 Grand Trunk Road</li>
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<li><strong>Patna to Kolkata:</strong> ₹150-300 via NH-19 eastern corridor</li>
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<li><strong>Local Bihar travel:</strong> ₹35-85 per toll plaza for cars</li>
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<li><strong>Commercial vehicles:</strong> ₹115-530 depending on axle configuration</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;">Travel Time Considerations:</strong></p>
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<li><strong>FASTag lanes:</strong> Faster processing, minimal stops</li>
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<li><strong>Cash lanes:</strong> Allow extra 5-10 minutes per toll plaza</li>
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<li><strong>Peak hours:</strong> 8-10 AM and 6-8 PM see heavier traffic</li>
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<li><strong>Festival seasons:</strong> Diwali, Chhath Puja cause significant delays</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;">Toll-Free Alternatives:</strong></p>
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<li><strong>State highways:</strong> Available but significantly slower</li>
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<li><strong>District roads:</strong> Free but often in poor condition</li>
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<li><strong>Old Grand Trunk Road:</strong> Some sections remain toll-free</li>
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<li><strong>Rural routes:</strong> Scenic but add 1-3 hours to journey time</li>
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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 district roads to avoid tolls, but this will significantly increase travel time. For example, avoiding NH-19 tolls between Patna and Sasaram can add 2-3 hours to your journey.</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;">Bihar toll plazas primarily operate on immediate payment systems. Non-payment would result in being stopped at the plaza until payment is made. For FASTag users, insufficient balance triggers manual intervention.</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;">No, two-wheelers (motorcycles, scooters, bicycles) are generally exempt from toll payments on Bihar highways as per NHAI policy. They can use dedicated two-wheeler lanes at toll plazas.</p>
  
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Bihar Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: NHAI Electronic toll collection (FASTag) + Cash payment
Coverage: National Highways NH-19, NH-57, NH-83, state highways and expressways
Currency: Indian Rupee (₹)
Technology: FASTag RFID transponders, Manual cash collection, ANPR cameras
Operators: NHAI, Bihar State Road Development Corporation, Private concessionaires

Do I Need FASTag for Bihar? 2025 Update

No, you don't need FASTag to drive on Bihar toll roads - but you'll save time and get seamless passage with one. Bihar operates both electronic toll collection through FASTag and traditional cash payment systems across its National Highways.

Key Reality: FASTag users enjoy priority lanes and faster processing at toll plazas. Cash payments are still widely accepted but may involve longer queues, especially during peak travel times on major routes like NH-19 and NH-57.

2025 Update: Bihar is rapidly expanding its expressway network with ambitious projects including the Raxaul-Haldia Expressway, Gorakhpur-Siliguri corridor, and the completed Loknayak Ganga Path (Patna Marine Drive). New toll policy 2025 planning GNSS-based distance charging.

Bihar Toll Costs: Current Rates

Bihar operates toll collection on multiple National Highways with rates varying by vehicle classification, route, and payment method. All rates are revised annually on April 1st as per NHAI guidelines.

Current Toll Rates by Vehicle Class (2025)

Vehicle Type Classification Typical Range (₹) Example Routes
Car/Jeep/Van (up to 3.2m height) Category M/Car ₹35-85 Saukala (NH-19), Maithi (NH-57)
Light Commercial Vehicle Category LCV ₹55-130 Goods carriers up to 7.5 tonnes
2-Axle Bus/Truck Category Bus/2 Axle ₹115-270 Regular bus and medium truck services
3-Axle Commercial Vehicle Category 3 Axle ₹170-400 Heavy goods vehicles
Multi-Axle Vehicle (4+ axles) Category MAV ₹225-530 Heavy construction, oversized vehicles
Earth Moving Vehicle Category EMV ₹225-530 Construction machinery

Major Toll Plazas in Bihar (2025)

Toll Plaza Highway Location/Stretch Status
Saukala NH-19 Aurangabad-Barachatti (Km 180-240) Operational
Maithi (OMT) NH-57 Muzaffarpur-Darbhanga-Purnea (69.5 km) Operational
Patna Bypass NH-83 Patna-Gaya corridor Planned
Loknayak Ganga Path State Expressway Digha-Deedarganj, Patna (20.5 km) Partially Operational

Where You Pay Tolls in Bihar (2025)

National Highway Network: NH-19 (Grand Trunk Road), NH-57 (Muzaffarpur-Purnia), NH-83 (Patna-Gaya), NH-22 (Patna-Mokameh), NH-527A

State Expressways: Loknayak Ganga Path (Patna Marine Drive), upcoming Raxaul-Haldia corridor

Future Projects: Gorakhpur-Siliguri Expressway, Buxar-Bhagalpur Expressway, Patna Outer Ring Road (140 km)

How to Pay Bihar Tolls

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

1. FASTag Electronic System:

  • Works on all Bihar toll plazas and nationwide on NHAI roads
  • Available from banks: SBI, HDFC, ICICI, Axis, PNB, and 32+ issuers
  • Automatic deduction from linked account or prepaid wallet
  • Priority lanes with faster processing

2. Cash Payment:

  • Accepted at all toll plazas in Bihar
  • Manual toll booths with operators
  • Exact change recommended to avoid delays
  • Same rates as FASTag for most plazas

3. Digital Payment Options:

  • UPI payments at select modern toll plazas
  • Credit/Debit cards where available
  • Mobile wallets at newer facilities

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

Recent Changes (2025)

Infrastructure Development:

  • Loknayak Ganga Path (Patna Marine Drive) final phase operational April 2025
  • Six-lane Ganga Bridge at Aunta-Simarai completed February 2025
  • Ashok Rajpath double-decker flyover construction ongoing
  • DPRs approved for Gorakhpur-Siliguri and Raxaul-Haldia expressways

Toll Rate Revisions:

  • Annual revision effective April 1, 2025 across all NHAI toll plazas
  • Maithi toll plaza (NH-57) rates updated for 69.5 km Muzaffarpur-Darbhanga-Purnea section
  • Monthly pass rates revised for local residents within 20 km radius

Technology Improvements:

  • New toll policy 2025 planning GNSS-based distance charging to replace fixed toll plazas
  • Enhanced FASTag interoperability across all Bihar highways
  • Digital payment integration at major toll facilities

Regional Toll Information

North Bihar - Agricultural and Trade Corridor:

  • Uttar Pradesh Toll - Connected via NH-19 Grand Trunk Road system
  • Muzaffarpur-Darbhanga-Purnea corridor (NH-57) with Maithi toll plaza
  • Patna-Hajipur-Muzaffarpur section development ongoing
  • Planned Raxaul-Haldia Expressway for Nepal trade connectivity

Central Bihar - Patna Metropolitan Region:

  • Loknayak Ganga Path (Patna Marine Drive) - 20.5 km toll expressway operational
  • Patna Outer Ring Road - 140 km project worth ₹4,800 crore under planning
  • NH-83 Patna-Gaya corridor with planned toll infrastructure
  • Six-lane Ganga Bridge connectivity enhancing regional access

South Bihar - Mining and Industrial Belt:

  • NH-19 Aurangabad-Barachatti section with Saukala toll plaza
  • Jharkhand Toll - Connected via Grand Trunk Road extension
  • Buxar-Bhagalpur Expressway planning for 350 km Greenfield project
  • Industrial corridor development along Ganga riverfront

East Bihar - Border Trade and Connectivity:

  • West Bengal Toll - Connected via Farakka corridor
  • Gorakhpur-Siliguri Expressway DPR under development
  • Purnia region connectivity through NH-57 extension
  • Cross-border trade facilitation infrastructure

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations:

  • Patna to Delhi: ₹200-400 via NH-19 Grand Trunk Road
  • Patna to Kolkata: ₹150-300 via NH-19 eastern corridor
  • Local Bihar travel: ₹35-85 per toll plaza for cars
  • Commercial vehicles: ₹115-530 depending on axle configuration

Travel Time Considerations:

  • FASTag lanes: Faster processing, minimal stops
  • Cash lanes: Allow extra 5-10 minutes per toll plaza
  • Peak hours: 8-10 AM and 6-8 PM see heavier traffic
  • Festival seasons: Diwali, Chhath Puja cause significant delays

Toll-Free Alternatives:

  • State highways: Available but significantly slower
  • District roads: Free but often in poor condition
  • Old Grand Trunk Road: Some sections remain toll-free
  • Rural routes: Scenic but add 1-3 hours to journey time

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I avoid Bihar tolls completely?

Yes, you can use state highways and district roads to avoid tolls, but this will significantly increase travel time. For example, avoiding NH-19 tolls between Patna and Sasaram can add 2-3 hours to your journey.

What happens if I don't pay Bihar tolls?

Bihar toll plazas primarily operate on immediate payment systems. Non-payment would result in being stopped at the plaza until payment is made. For FASTag users, insufficient balance triggers manual intervention.

Do motorcycles pay tolls in Bihar?

No, two-wheelers (motorcycles, scooters, bicycles) are generally exempt from toll payments on Bihar highways as per NHAI policy. They can use dedicated two-wheeler lanes at toll plazas.

Is FASTag from other states valid in Bihar?

Yes, FASTag is interoperable across all Indian states. A FASTag issued in any state works at all Bihar toll plazas and throughout India's national highway network.

Are there discounts for local residents?

Yes, local residents living within 20 km of toll plazas can get monthly passes at discounted rates. The discounted monthly pass rate varies by toll plaza and is typically 30-50% less than regular rates.

Bihar vs. Neighboring States

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State System Type Typical Cost Coverage
Bihar NHAI FASTag + Cash ₹35-85 per plaza (cars) NH-19, NH-57, NH-83, expressways
Uttar Pradesh NHAI + State expressways ₹40-120 per plaza Extensive network, multiple expressways
West Bengal NHAI + State toll ₹30-75 per plaza Limited to major highways
Jharkhand NHAI system ₹35-90 per plaza NH-19, mining area roads
Nepal Manual collection NPR 50-200 per checkpoint Border crossings, major highways

Useful Links & Resources

Internal Navigation:

Regional Information:

Official Contacts:

  • NHAI Helpline: 1033 - 24×7 assistance for emergencies and complaints
  • Bihar Road Development: (0612) 2237-xxx - State highway information
  • FASTag Support: 1033 or bank-specific helplines
  • Emergency Services: 108, 1033 for road emergencies

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