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= Israel Toll Roads 2025: Complete Guide =
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'''System:''' Electronic Toll Collection + Dynamic Pricing<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Electronic toll collection with automatic license plate recognition<br>
'''Operator:''' Derech Eretz (Highway 6), Carmel Tunnels Ltd<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> 3 toll roads: Highway 6, Carmel Tunnels, Highway 1 Fast Lane<br>
'''Currency:''' Israeli New Shekel (ILS)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Israeli Shekel (ILS/NIS)<br>
'''Coverage:''' Highway 6, Carmel Tunnels, Highway 1 Fast Lane<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> Transponders, cameras, and automatic number plate recognition<br>
'''Technology:''' ANPR, Transponders, Dynamic Pricing
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> Derech Eretz (Highway 6), Carmelton (Carmel Tunnels), Various (Highway 1)
 
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== Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Israel? 2025 Update ==
 
  
Israel has '''three toll road systems''', each serving different purposes and using different payment methods:
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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, if you use Israel's major highways for faster travel. Currently, in Israel, there are a total of three toll roads: Highway 6 (Trans-Israel Highway), Carmel Tunnels in Haifa, and Highway 1 Fast Lane approaching Tel Aviv.</p>
  
'''Toll Roads in Israel:'''
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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> Highway 6 is operating as an electronic toll road, with completely automatic payment and free flow (neither any entrance barriers nor any exit barriers). The system uses cameras and transponders to toll vehicles automatically.</p>
* '''Highway 6 (Trans-Israel Highway):''' Main north-south toll highway
 
* '''Carmel Tunnels:''' Haifa area tunnels reducing city center congestion 
 
* '''Highway 1 Fast Lane:''' Dynamic pricing express lane to Tel Aviv
 
  
'''Free Roads:'''
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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> Highway 6 continues to be lengthened as construction proceeds on newer sections. The northern terminus is the Tel Kashish Interchange, opened on November 14, 2018, where the highway now merges into Highway 70 heading northwest.</p>
* All other Israeli highways and roads are toll-free
 
* Alternative routes available for all toll roads
 
  
== Israel Toll Costs: Current Rates ==
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Israel uses different pricing structures for each toll system, from fixed rates to dynamic pricing.
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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;">Israel operates a sophisticated electronic toll system with three distinct toll roads serving different purposes across the country.</p>
  
=== Highway 6 (Trans-Israel Highway) Current Rates ===
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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 Infrastructure (2025)</h3>
  
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<th>Segments</th>
 
<th>Non-Subscribers</th>
 
<th>Subscribers</th>
 
<th>Motorcycles</th>
 
<th>Heavy Vehicles</th>
 
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<td>1-3 segments</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;">Infrastructure</th>
<td>19.39 ILS</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;">Distance/Segments</th>
<td>Lower rates</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;">Cars (Non-Subscribers)</th>
<td>Reduced rates</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;">System Type</th>
<td>Higher rates</td>
 
 
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<td>4 segments</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Highway 6 (Trans-Israel)</td>
<td>23.68 ILS</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">204 km, segment-based</td>
<td>Lower rates</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">19.39-33.23 NIS</td>
<td>Reduced rates</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Electronic only</td>
<td>Higher rates</td>
 
 
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<td>5+ segments</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Carmel Tunnels (Haifa)</td>
<td>33.23 ILS</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">8.6 km, segment-based</td>
<td>Lower rates</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">8.7 NIS per segment</td>
<td>Reduced rates</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Cash or electronic</td>
<td>Higher rates</td>
 
 
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<td>Northern Segment</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Highway 1 Fast Lane</td>
<td>+13.28 ILS</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">13 km (Airport-Tel Aviv)</td>
<td>+13.28 ILS</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">7.00-75.00 NIS</td>
<td>+13.28 ILS</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Dynamic pricing</td>
<td>+13.28 ILS</td>
 
 
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=== Carmel Tunnels Current Rates ===
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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;">Highway 6 Detailed Pricing (2025)</h3>
  
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<th>Route Section</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;">Segments</th>
<th>Cars</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;">Non-Subscribers</th>
<th>Public Transport/Trucks</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;">Northern Segment</th>
<th>Coverage</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;">Notes</th>
 
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<td>Single tunnel segment</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Up to 3 segments</td>
<td>6-12 ILS</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">19.39 NIS</td>
<td>6-30 ILS</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">+13.28 NIS</td>
<td>One tunnel section</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Most common usage</td>
 
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<td>Complete route</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">4 segments</td>
<td>12-24 ILS</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">23.68 NIS</td>
<td>12-60 ILS</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">+13.28 NIS</td>
<td>Full Carmel Tunnels system</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Medium distance</td>
 
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<td>Length</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">5 or more segments</td>
<td colspan="3">6 kilometers through Mount Carmel</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">33.23 NIS</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">+13.28 NIS</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Long distance travel</td>
 
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=== Highway 1 Fast Lane Dynamic Pricing ===
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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;">Highway 6 Free Sections:</strong></p>
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<th>Traffic Level</th>
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<li>All segments south of the Soreq interchange (free in both directions)</li>
<th>Price Range</th>
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<li>Segment between Ben Shemen and Daniyyel interchanges (concurrent with Highway 1)</li>
<th>Distance</th>
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<li>Northern section between Highway 77 and Highway 75 in the western Jezreel Valley</li>
<th>Operating Hours</th>
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<td>Low congestion</td>
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<td>7.00 ILS</td>
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<td>13 km</td>
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<td>Variable based on traffic</td>
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<li>Transponder system for subscribers (recommended)</li>
<td>Moderate congestion</td>
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<li>Automatic license plate recognition for non-subscribers</li>
<td>15-35 ILS</td>
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<li>Monthly statements mailed to vehicle owners</li>
<td>13 km</td>
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<li>No cash payment option available</li>
<td>Ben Gurion to Tel Aviv</td>
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<td>High congestion</td>
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<td>Up to 75 ILS</td>
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<li>Cash payment at toll booths (two cash lanes available)</li>
<td>13 km</td>
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<li>Video tolling using automatic number plate recognition</li>
<td>Peak hours</td>
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<li>Highway 6 subscriber transponders accepted</li>
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<li>Monthly billing for subscribers</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. Highway 1 Fast Lane (Dynamic System):</strong></p>
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<li>Automatic license plate recognition system</li>
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<li>Dynamic pricing based on congestion levels</li>
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<li>Rates posted on digital signs at entrance</li>
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<li>Monthly billing to vehicle owners</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;">To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Israel toll roads, use TollGuru Israel toll calculator</p>
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== How Israel Toll Systems Work ==
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<li>Currently 204 km long, all of which is a controlled-access highway</li>
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<li>The northern terminus is the Tel Kashish Interchange, opened on November 14, 2018</li>
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<li>The southern terminus is at Shoket Interchange, opened in November 2016</li>
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<li>Expected to undergo significant expansion – about 124 kilometers from the Shlomi intersection in the north to the Negev intersection</li>
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=== Highway 6 (Electronic System) ===
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<li>The tolled sections north of Yokneam are operated by a separate franchisee called "6 – Northern Crossing"</li>
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<li>Registration and billing for these sections are handled separately</li>
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<li>Tolling is performed using automatic license plate recognition only (no tolling by transponder)</li>
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<li>The road will be operated by the franchising company Derech Eretz until 2029 and subsequently transferred to state ownership</li>
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'''Payment Methods:'''
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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>
* '''Automatic license plate recognition:''' No transponder required
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* '''Transponder system:''' Optional for faster processing
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<li>The lack of toll booths allows Highway 6 to operate as a normal freeway with interchanges</li>
* '''Monthly billing:''' Invoices sent to registered vehicle owners
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<li>A radio antenna detects when a vehicle with a transponder has entered and exited the highway, calculating the toll rate</li>
* '''Registration options:''' Individual or fleet accounts available
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<li>The licensed road operator, Derech Eretz, operates a fleet of service vehicles that patrol the entire highway</li>
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'''System Features:'''
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* Free-flow traffic (no toll booths)
 
* Overhead gantries detect vehicles
 
* 204 km total length when complete
 
* Operated under BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) model until 2029
 
  
=== Carmel Tunnels (Booth Payment) ===
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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>Highway 6: 19.39-33.23 NIS for most journeys (depends on segments)</li>
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<li>Carmel Tunnels: 8.7 NIS per segment (cuts travel time from 30-50 minutes to 6 minutes)</li>
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<li>Highway 1 Fast Lane: 7.00-75.00 NIS (dynamic pricing based on congestion)</li>
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'''Payment Options:'''
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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;">Time Savings:</strong></p>
* '''Cash payment:''' At tunnel entrance toll booths
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* '''Credit cards:''' Accepted at toll stations
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<li>Highway 6 allows drivers to bypass the traffic-congested Tel Aviv region</li>
* '''Prepaid accounts:''' Available for regular users
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<li>Carmel Tunnels reduce travel time across Haifa from 30-50 minutes to 6 minutes</li>
* '''Automatic recognition:''' License plate system for registered users
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<li>Highway 1 Fast Lane provides priority access approaching Tel Aviv during peak hours</li>
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=== Highway 1 Fast Lane (Dynamic System) ===
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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;">Rental Car Considerations:</strong></p>
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<li>Make sure you know what the rental car company's policy is regarding toll roads</li>
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<li>Rental agencies add a fee and pass along the cost to customers</li>
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<li>Bills are sent to the rental company, who then charges your credit card</li>
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<li>Administrative fees vary by company (Hertz charges 10 NIS per usage, others charge 50 NIS per calendar month)</li>
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'''Dynamic Pricing Features:'''
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* '''Real-time rates:''' Displayed on digital signs
 
* '''Traffic-based pricing:''' Higher rates during congestion
 
* '''Automatic detection:''' License plate recognition
 
* '''Monthly billing:''' Similar to Highway 6 system
 
  
== Recent Changes (2025) ==
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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 pay cash on Highway 6?</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;">No, Highway 6 is electronic only. There are no toll booths - the system uses cameras and transponders to automatically toll vehicles. Monthly statements are mailed to vehicle owners.</p>
  
* '''Highway 6 expansion:''' Northern extension to Tel Kashish completed
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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;">Are there free sections on Highway 6?</h3>
* '''Dynamic pricing refinement:''' Enhanced algorithms for Highway 1 Fast Lane
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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, all segments south of the Soreq interchange are free in both directions, as is the segment between Ben Shemen and Daniyyel interchanges, and the northern section between Highway 77 and Highway 75.</p>
* '''Digital integration:''' Improved coordination between toll systems
 
* '''Franchise transition planning:''' Highway 6 transfer to state ownership by 2029
 
* '''Payment system updates:''' Enhanced mobile app and online payment options
 
  
== Planning Your Israel Journey ==
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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;">How does Highway 1 Fast Lane pricing work?</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;">The Highway 1 Fast Lane uses dynamic pricing based on congestion levels. Rates vary during the day with peak times being the highest fee. Rates are posted on a big digital sign near the entrance, ranging from 7.00 ILS to as high as 75.00 ILS.</p>
  
=== Cost Considerations ===
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* '''Highway 6:''' Significant time savings but substantial tolls for long journeys
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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, Highway 6 subscriber transponders are accepted in the Carmel Tunnels. You can also pay by video tolling using automatic number plate recognition or cash at toll booths.</p>
* '''Carmel Tunnels:''' Essential for efficient Haifa area travel
 
* '''Highway 1 Fast Lane:''' Consider traffic levels and time sensitivity
 
* '''Alternative routes:''' Free roads available but with longer travel times
 
  
=== Travel Tips ===
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* '''Rental car policies:''' Check toll coverage and administration fees
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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;">Any delays in paying the bill will result in a fine. The late-fees are steep, so make sure you pay your bill on-time. Bills can be paid online on the respective websites or at the post office.</p>
* '''Registration benefits:''' Subscriber rates lower than non-subscriber rates
 
* '''Traffic timing:''' Avoid peak hours on Highway 1 Fast Lane for lower costs
 
* '''Route planning:''' Compare time savings vs. toll costs for your journey
 
* '''Payment deadlines:''' Bills must be paid promptly to avoid late fees
 
  
== Israel vs. Regional Context ==
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<th>Country/Territory</th>
 
<th>System Type</th>
 
<th>Coverage</th>
 
<th>Political Status</th>
 
<th>Notes</th>
 
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<td>Israel</td>
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<td>Electronic + Dynamic</td>
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<td>Recognized borders</td>
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<td>Advanced toll technology</td>
 
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
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<td>Egypt</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Israel</td>
<td>Limited tolls</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Electronic with dynamic pricing</td>
<td>Few toll roads</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">7-75 NIS</td>
<td>Peace treaty (1979)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">3 toll roads</td>
<td>Minimal toll infrastructure</td>
 
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<tr>
<td>Jordan</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[[jordan-toll|Jordan]]</td>
<td>Limited tolls</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Limited toll network</td>
<td>Selected routes</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">JOD 0.50-3.00</td>
<td>Peace treaty (1994)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Select routes</td>
<td>Basic toll systems</td>
 
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<tr>
<td>Lebanon</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">[[lebanon-toll|Lebanon]]</td>
<td>Various systems</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Manual toll collection</td>
<td>Limited network</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">LBP 1,000-10,000</td>
<td>Contested border</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Highway sections</td>
<td>Infrastructure challenges</td>
 
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<tr>
<td>Syria</td>
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<td>Basic systems</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Electronic HGS/OGS system</td>
<td>Limited coverage</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">TRY 5-50</td>
<td>Occupied Golan Heights</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Extensive network</td>
<td>Conflict-affected infrastructure</td>
 
 
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</tr>
 
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<td>Palestinian Territories</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">[[egypt-toll|Egypt]]</td>
<td>No major tolls</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Manual toll collection</td>
<td>Basic road network</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">EGP 2-20</td>
<td>Disputed territories</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Major highways</td>
<td>Limited infrastructure development</td>
 
 
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== Frequently Asked Questions ==
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=== Can I avoid all tolls in Israel? ===
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Yes, all toll roads have free alternative routes. However, these alternatives typically add significant travel time, especially for north-south journeys where Highway 6 provides the most efficient route.
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<li>[[jordan-toll|Jordan Toll Roads]] - Limited toll network in neighboring Jordan</li>
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<li>[[lebanon-toll|Lebanon Toll Roads]] - Highway toll information for Lebanon</li>
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<li>[[türkiye-toll|Türkiye Toll Roads]] - Electronic HGS/OGS toll system</li>
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<li>[[egypt-toll|Egypt Toll Roads]] - Manual toll collection on major highways</li>
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=== How do rental car companies handle tolls? ===
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Most rental companies charge tolls to your credit card plus an administration fee (typically 50 ILS per month). Some offer toll packages. Always check the rental agreement for specific policies.
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<li>Derech Eretz Highways - Highway 6 operator and billing</li>
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<li>Carmelton - Carmel Tunnels operator (Speed dial: *5424 or 04-6895424)</li>
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<li>Ministry of Finance - Highway 6 project information</li>
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<li>Ministry of Transport and Road Safety - Toll road regulations</li>
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=== What happens if I don't pay my toll bill on time? ===
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Late payment results in steep penalties and additional fees. The bill includes a payment deadline, and exceeding it can result in significantly higher charges.
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<li>Highway 6 bills can be paid online on the Kvish 6 website or at the post office</li>
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<li>Carmel Tunnels bills can be paid at P.O.B. 25340, Haifa 31250</li>
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<li>Most rental car companies handle toll payments automatically</li>
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=== Do I need a transponder for Highway 6? ===
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=== Highway 6 Technical Details ===
 
* '''Total planned length:''' 300+ km (currently 204 km operational)
 
* '''Franchise period:''' Until 2029, then state ownership
 
* '''Operators:''' Derech Eretz (central), 6-Northern Crossing (north)
 
* '''Technology:''' DSRC transponders + ANPR cameras
 
* '''Free sections:''' South of Soreq interchange, Ben Shemen-Daniyyel segment
 
 
 
=== Geographic Coverage ===
 
* '''Highway 6:''' Shoket Interchange (south) to Tel Kashish Interchange (north)
 
* '''Carmel Tunnels:''' Three entrance/exit points in Haifa area
 
* '''Highway 1 Fast Lane:''' Ben Gurion Airport to Kibbutz Galuyot Bridge, Tel Aviv
 
 
 
=== Special Considerations ===
 
* '''BOT model:''' Highway 6 represents one of Israel's largest infrastructure PPP projects
 
* '''Revenue guarantees:''' State compensation if traffic volumes lower than projected
 
* '''Service vehicles:''' Derech Eretz operates patrol fleet for Highway 6
 
* '''Police enforcement:''' Private road operator pays for traffic enforcement
 
 
 
== Common Mistakes to Avoid ==
 
 
 
* '''Assuming all highways are tolled''' - Only three specific systems charge tolls
 
* '''Not checking rental car policies''' - Administration fees can be substantial
 
* '''Ignoring payment deadlines''' - Late fees are steep and accumulate quickly
 
* '''Expecting toll booths on Highway 6''' - System is completely electronic
 
* '''Not registering for frequent use''' - Subscriber rates offer significant savings
 
* '''Misunderstanding dynamic pricing''' - Highway 1 Fast Lane rates vary dramatically
 
 
 
== Useful Links & Resources ==
 
 
 
* [https://www.transisrael.co.il Highway 6 Central Section Information]
 
* [https://6north.co.il Highway 6 Northern Section]
 
* [https://www.carmelim.co.il Carmel Tunnels Information]
 
* '''Customer Service:''' Available through individual toll system operators
 
 
 
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Israel Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: Electronic toll collection with automatic license plate recognition
Coverage: 3 toll roads: Highway 6, Carmel Tunnels, Highway 1 Fast Lane
Currency: Israeli Shekel (ILS/NIS)
Technology: Transponders, cameras, and automatic number plate recognition
Operators: Derech Eretz (Highway 6), Carmelton (Carmel Tunnels), Various (Highway 1)

Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Israel? 2025 Update

Yes, if you use Israel's major highways for faster travel. Currently, in Israel, there are a total of three toll roads: Highway 6 (Trans-Israel Highway), Carmel Tunnels in Haifa, and Highway 1 Fast Lane approaching Tel Aviv.

Key Reality: Highway 6 is operating as an electronic toll road, with completely automatic payment and free flow (neither any entrance barriers nor any exit barriers). The system uses cameras and transponders to toll vehicles automatically.

2025 Update: Highway 6 continues to be lengthened as construction proceeds on newer sections. The northern terminus is the Tel Kashish Interchange, opened on November 14, 2018, where the highway now merges into Highway 70 heading northwest.

Israel Toll Costs: Current Rates

Israel operates a sophisticated electronic toll system with three distinct toll roads serving different purposes across the country.

Current Toll Rates by Infrastructure (2025)

Infrastructure Distance/Segments Cars (Non-Subscribers) System Type
Highway 6 (Trans-Israel) 204 km, segment-based 19.39-33.23 NIS Electronic only
Carmel Tunnels (Haifa) 8.6 km, segment-based 8.7 NIS per segment Cash or electronic
Highway 1 Fast Lane 13 km (Airport-Tel Aviv) 7.00-75.00 NIS Dynamic pricing

Highway 6 Detailed Pricing (2025)

Segments Non-Subscribers Northern Segment Notes
Up to 3 segments 19.39 NIS +13.28 NIS Most common usage
4 segments 23.68 NIS +13.28 NIS Medium distance
5 or more segments 33.23 NIS +13.28 NIS Long distance travel

Free Sections (2025)

Highway 6 Free Sections:

  • All segments south of the Soreq interchange (free in both directions)
  • Segment between Ben Shemen and Daniyyel interchanges (concurrent with Highway 1)
  • Northern section between Highway 77 and Highway 75 in the western Jezreel Valley

How to Pay Israel Tolls

Israel offers various payment methods depending on the toll road:

1. Highway 6 (Electronic Only):

  • Transponder system for subscribers (recommended)
  • Automatic license plate recognition for non-subscribers
  • Monthly statements mailed to vehicle owners
  • No cash payment option available

2. Carmel Tunnels (Flexible Payment):

  • Cash payment at toll booths (two cash lanes available)
  • Video tolling using automatic number plate recognition
  • Highway 6 subscriber transponders accepted
  • Monthly billing for subscribers

3. Highway 1 Fast Lane (Dynamic System):

  • Automatic license plate recognition system
  • Dynamic pricing based on congestion levels
  • Rates posted on digital signs at entrance
  • Monthly billing to vehicle owners

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

Recent Changes (2025)

Highway 6 Expansion:

  • Currently 204 km long, all of which is a controlled-access highway
  • The northern terminus is the Tel Kashish Interchange, opened on November 14, 2018
  • The southern terminus is at Shoket Interchange, opened in November 2016
  • Expected to undergo significant expansion – about 124 kilometers from the Shlomi intersection in the north to the Negev intersection

Operational Updates:

  • The tolled sections north of Yokneam are operated by a separate franchisee called "6 – Northern Crossing"
  • Registration and billing for these sections are handled separately
  • Tolling is performed using automatic license plate recognition only (no tolling by transponder)
  • The road will be operated by the franchising company Derech Eretz until 2029 and subsequently transferred to state ownership

Technology Improvements:

  • The lack of toll booths allows Highway 6 to operate as a normal freeway with interchanges
  • A radio antenna detects when a vehicle with a transponder has entered and exited the highway, calculating the toll rate
  • The licensed road operator, Derech Eretz, operates a fleet of service vehicles that patrol the entire highway

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations:

  • Highway 6: 19.39-33.23 NIS for most journeys (depends on segments)
  • Carmel Tunnels: 8.7 NIS per segment (cuts travel time from 30-50 minutes to 6 minutes)
  • Highway 1 Fast Lane: 7.00-75.00 NIS (dynamic pricing based on congestion)

Time Savings:

  • Highway 6 allows drivers to bypass the traffic-congested Tel Aviv region
  • Carmel Tunnels reduce travel time across Haifa from 30-50 minutes to 6 minutes
  • Highway 1 Fast Lane provides priority access approaching Tel Aviv during peak hours

Rental Car Considerations:

  • Make sure you know what the rental car company's policy is regarding toll roads
  • Rental agencies add a fee and pass along the cost to customers
  • Bills are sent to the rental company, who then charges your credit card
  • Administrative fees vary by company (Hertz charges 10 NIS per usage, others charge 50 NIS per calendar month)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pay cash on Highway 6?

No, Highway 6 is electronic only. There are no toll booths - the system uses cameras and transponders to automatically toll vehicles. Monthly statements are mailed to vehicle owners.

Are there free sections on Highway 6?

Yes, all segments south of the Soreq interchange are free in both directions, as is the segment between Ben Shemen and Daniyyel interchanges, and the northern section between Highway 77 and Highway 75.

How does Highway 1 Fast Lane pricing work?

The Highway 1 Fast Lane uses dynamic pricing based on congestion levels. Rates vary during the day with peak times being the highest fee. Rates are posted on a big digital sign near the entrance, ranging from 7.00 ILS to as high as 75.00 ILS.

Can I use my Highway 6 transponder in the Carmel Tunnels?

Yes, Highway 6 subscriber transponders are accepted in the Carmel Tunnels. You can also pay by video tolling using automatic number plate recognition or cash at toll booths.

What happens if I don't pay the toll bills?

Any delays in paying the bill will result in a fine. The late-fees are steep, so make sure you pay your bill on-time. Bills can be paid online on the respective websites or at the post office.

Israel vs. Regional Countries

Country System Type Typical Cost Coverage
Israel Electronic with dynamic pricing 7-75 NIS 3 toll roads
Jordan Limited toll network JOD 0.50-3.00 Select routes
Lebanon Manual toll collection LBP 1,000-10,000 Highway sections
Türkiye Electronic HGS/OGS system TRY 5-50 Extensive network
Egypt Manual toll collection EGP 2-20 Major highways

Useful Links & Resources

Regional Toll Information:

Official Resources:

  • Derech Eretz Highways - Highway 6 operator and billing
  • Carmelton - Carmel Tunnels operator (Speed dial: *5424 or 04-6895424)
  • Ministry of Finance - Highway 6 project information
  • Ministry of Transport and Road Safety - Toll road regulations

Payment and Billing:

  • Highway 6 bills can be paid online on the Kvish 6 website or at the post office
  • Carmel Tunnels bills can be paid at P.O.B. 25340, Haifa 31250
  • Most rental car companies handle toll payments automatically

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