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= Sri Lanka Toll Roads 2025: Complete Guide =
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'''System:''' Distance-based toll collection<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Distance-based toll collection (Manual + Electronic on E03)<br>
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'''Operator:''' Road Development Authority (RDA) - EOM&M Division<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> 300+ km of expressways (E01, E03, E04, OCH)<br>
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'''Currency:''' Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)<br>
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'''Coverage:''' 271+ km of expressways<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> Manual toll collection + Electronic Toll Collection (ETC)<br>
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'''Technology:''' Manual toll collection + Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) on E03
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> Road Development Authority (RDA) - EOM&M Division, Sahasya Investment Limited (from April 2024)
 
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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 to Pay Tolls in Sri Lanka? 2025 Update</h2>
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[https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-srilanka Calculate Sri Lanka Toll]
 
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== Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Sri Lanka? 2025 Update ==
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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 vehicles using Sri Lanka's expressway network must pay distance-based tolls. Sri Lanka operates a limited but rapidly expanding toll road system with four main expressways in operation and several under construction.</p>
  
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Yes, all vehicles using Sri Lanka's expressway network must pay distance-based tolls. Sri Lanka operates a limited but growing toll road system consisting of modern expressways designed for high-speed travel.
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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> Tolls are only charged on designated expressways (E-roads). Regular A-roads and B-roads remain completely free, though significantly slower.</p>
  
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'''Toll Roads in Operation:'''
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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> Management of expressways transferred to Sahasya Investment Limited in April 2024, with toll rates increased approximately 25% in April 2023. Electronic toll collection (ETC) expanding beyond E03 to other expressways.</p>
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* '''E01 Southern Expressway''' - Kottawa to Hambantota (222 km)
 
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* '''E03 Colombo-Katunayake Expressway''' - Colombo to Airport (25.8 km)
 
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* '''Central Expressway''' - Mirigama to Kurunegala (partial sections)
 
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* '''Outer Circular Highway (OCH)''' - Around Colombo (28.9 km)
 
  
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'''Future Developments:'''
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* '''E02 Colombo-Kandy Expressway''' - Under construction
 
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* Additional expressway extensions planned
 
  
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== Sri Lanka Toll Costs: Current Rates ==
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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;">Sri Lanka uses distance-based toll calculation with rates varying by vehicle category. Current rates reflect the 25% increase implemented in April 2023.</p>
  
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Sri Lanka uses distance-based toll calculation with rates varying by vehicle category and route. Toll increases of approximately 25% were implemented in April 2023.
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=== Current Toll Rates by Vehicle Category (2025) ===
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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 Category</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;">Description</th>
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<th>Vehicle Category</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;">Rate Structure</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;">Examples</th>
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<th>Rate Structure</th>
 
 
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<td>Category 1</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Category 1</td>
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<td>Cars, motorcycles, light vehicles</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Cars, motorcycles, light vehicles</td>
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<td>Base rate per km</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Base rate per km</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Cars, SUVs, vans</td>
 
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<td>Category 2</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Category 2</td>
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<td>Light commercial vehicles, small buses</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Light commercial vehicles, small buses</td>
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<td>Base rate × 1.5</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Base rate × 1.5</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Mini buses, delivery vans</td>
 
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<td>Category 3</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Category 3</td>
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<td>Medium trucks, larger buses (6 wheels)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Medium trucks, larger buses (6 wheels)</td>
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<td>Base rate × 2.5</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Base rate × 2.5</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Medium trucks, coaches</td>
 
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<td>Category 4</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Category 4</td>
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<td>Heavy vehicles, large trucks (over 6 wheels)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Heavy vehicles, large trucks (over 6 wheels)</td>
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<td>Base rate × 4</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Base rate × 4</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Heavy trucks, trailers</td>
 
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=== Major Route Toll Examples (2025 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;">Major Route Toll Examples (2025 Rates)</h3>
  
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<th>Route</th>
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<th>Category 1 (Cars)</th>
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<th>Category 3 (6-wheel)</th>
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<th>Category 4 (Heavy)</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;">Category 4 (Heavy)</th>
 
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<td>Katunayake to Hambantota</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Peliyagoda to Katunayake (E03)</td>
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<td>LKR 1,300</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">LKR 400</td>
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<td>LKR 2,350</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">LKR 450</td>
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<td>LKR 3,950</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">LKR 750</td>
 
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<td>Kottawa to Katunayake</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Kottawa to Hambantota (E01)</td>
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<td>LKR 400</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">LKR 1,300</td>
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<td>LKR 720</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">LKR 2,350</td>
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<td>LKR 1,200</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">LKR 3,950</td>
 
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<td>Kottawa to Galle</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Kottawa to Galle (E01)</td>
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<td>LKR 500</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">LKR 500</td>
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<td>LKR 900</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">LKR 900</td>
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<td>LKR 1,500</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">LKR 1,500</td>
 
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<td>Mirigama to Kurunegala (Central)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Mirigama to Kurunegala (E04)</td>
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<td>LKR 300</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">LKR 300</td>
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<td>LKR 450</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">LKR 450</td>
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<td>LKR 700</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">LKR 700</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;">Current Expressway Network (2025)</h3>
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<li>E01 Southern Expressway - Kottawa to Hambantota (200+ km)</li>
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<li>E03 Colombo-Katunayake Expressway - Peliyagoda to Airport (25.8 km)</li>
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<li>E04 Central Expressway - Mirigama to Kurunegala (40+ km, partial)</li>
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<li>OCH Outer Circular Highway - Around Colombo (28.9 km)</li>
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== How Sri Lanka Toll System Works ==
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<li>Port Access Elevated Highway - New Kelani Bridge to Athurugiriya (completing May 2025)</li>
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<li>Central Expressway extensions to Dambulla and Kandy</li>
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<li>E02 Colombo-Kandy Expressway (future project)</li>
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=== Payment Methods ===
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'''Manual Toll Collection (Most Expressways):'''
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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;">Sri Lanka uses a combination of manual and electronic toll collection systems:</p>
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* Cash payment at toll plazas
 
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* Receive ticket upon entry, pay upon exit
 
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* Distance-based calculation
 
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* 24/7 toll booth operation
 
  
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'''Electronic Toll Collection - ETC (E03 Only):'''
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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. Manual Toll Collection (Most Expressways):</strong></p>
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* Available on Colombo-Katunayake Expressway
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* Pre-registered transponder system
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<li>Cash payment only (Sri Lankan Rupees)</li>
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* Automatic payment without stopping
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<li>Entry ticket system - retain ticket for exit payment</li>
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* Faster transit through dedicated ETC lanes
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<li>Distance-based calculation at exit</li>
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<li>24/7 staffed toll booths</li>
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=== Special Features ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2. Electronic Toll Collection (ETC):</strong></p>
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<li>Currently available on E03 Colombo-Katunayake Expressway only</li>
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<li>Pre-registered transponder system with prepaid accounts</li>
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<li>Automatic payment without stopping at dedicated ETC lanes</li>
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<li>Lower rates than cash payments</li>
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<li>Rolling out to other expressways gradually</li>
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'''Transit Toll Terminals:'''
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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 Sri Lankan expressways, use TollGuru Sri Lanka toll calculator</p>
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* '''Kerawalapitiya Transit''' - Lower rates for through traffic
 
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* '''Kerawalapitiya Exit/Entrance''' - Standard rates for local access
 
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* Separate pricing structure for different terminal types
 
  
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'''Emergency Services:'''
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* 24-hour emergency response via 1969 hotline
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* Ambulance, police, fire, and rescue services
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<a href="https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-srilanka"><button class="custom-button button-orange" type="button">Sri Lanka Toll Calculator</button></a>
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* Emergency vehicle access points along expressways
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== Recent Changes (2025) ==
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* '''April 2023:''' Major toll increases (approximately 25% across all categories)
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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;">Management Changes:</strong></p>
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* '''Enhanced ETC rollout:''' Electronic systems being installed on Southern Expressway
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<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
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* '''New expressway sections:''' Additional Central Expressway segments opened
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<li>Expressway operations transferred from RDA to Sahasya Investment Limited (April 2024)</li>
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* '''Improved emergency services:''' Enhanced 24/7 response capabilities
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<li>Commercial management approach implemented for better efficiency</li>
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* '''Digital integration:''' Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) implementation
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<li>Enhanced electronic toll collection system expansion planned</li>
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== Penalties & Regulations ==
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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;">Network Expansion:</strong></p>
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<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
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<li>Port Access Elevated Highway completing May 2025</li>
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<li>Central Expressway Stage 2 (Mirigama-Kurunegala) operational</li>
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<li>Stage 3 (Pothuhera-Galagedara/Kandy) under construction</li>
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=== Lost Ticket Policy ===
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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;">Rate Updates:</strong></p>
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* '''Maximum distance charge:''' If toll ticket is lost, maximum fare from furthest entry point to exit is charged
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<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
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* '''Keep tickets safe:''' Retain entry ticket for the entire journey
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<li>25% toll increase implemented April 2023 (current rates)</li>
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* '''No exceptions:''' Lost ticket policy applies to all vehicle categories
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<li>Electronic toll collection rates remain lower than cash payments</li>
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<li>Enhanced luxury bus services introduced for expressway operations</li>
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=== Speed Limits ===
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* '''Expressway design speed:''' Up to 120 km/h
 
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* '''Operational speed limit:''' 100 km/h
 
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* '''Minimum speed:''' 80 km/h in some sections
 
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* '''Enforcement:''' Speed cameras and patrol units
 
  
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== Planning Your Sri Lanka Journey ==
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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>Airport trips: LKR 400 (Peliyagoda-Katunayake)</li>
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<li>Cross-country travel: LKR 1,300+ (Colombo-Hambantota)</li>
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<li>Regional travel: LKR 300-500 for medium distances</li>
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<li>Commercial vehicles: 2.5x to 4x higher rates than cars</li>
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=== Cost Considerations ===
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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 Tips:</strong></p>
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* '''Short airport trips:''' LKR 400 (Kottawa-Katunayake)
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<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
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* '''Cross-island travel:''' LKR 1,300+ (Katunayake-Hambantota)
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<li>Carry sufficient LKR cash for toll payments</li>
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* '''Regional travel:''' LKR 300-500 for medium distances
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<li>Keep entry ticket safe - lost tickets incur maximum distance charges</li>
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* '''Commercial vehicles:''' Significantly higher rates (2.5x to 4x car rates)
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<li>Consider ETC system for frequent E03 users</li>
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<li>Free alternative routes available but significantly slower</li>
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=== Travel Tips ===
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* '''Ticket safety:''' Keep entry ticket secure throughout journey
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<li>24/7 emergency hotline: 1969</li>
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* '''Route planning:''' Consider expressway tolls vs. free road travel time
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<li>CCTV monitoring across all expressways</li>
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* '''Peak avoidance:''' Expressways reduce journey time regardless of traffic
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<li>Regular patrol services and breakdown assistance</li>
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* '''Emergency preparedness:''' Note 1969 emergency number
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== Sri Lanka vs. Regional Countries ==
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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, tolls are only charged on expressways. Alternative free routes (A-roads, B-roads) exist but take significantly longer. For example, Colombo-Galle via A2 highway takes 3+ hours versus 1 hour via E01 expressway.</p>
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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;">What happens if I lose my toll ticket?</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;">You'll be charged the maximum possible fare from the furthest entry point to your exit point. This can be significantly expensive - keep your ticket safe throughout the journey.</p>
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<th>Notes</th>
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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 with foreign currency or cards?</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, manual toll collection requires Sri Lankan Rupees cash only. Electronic toll collection (ETC) uses prepaid accounts but is currently limited to E03 expressway.</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, motorcycles are classified as Category 1 vehicles and pay the same rates as cars and light vehicles.</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, all expressways operate 24 hours with staffed toll booths, emergency services, and CCTV monitoring available around the clock.</p>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Sri Lanka</td>
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<td>Distance-based tolls</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Distance-based tolls</td>
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<td>271+ km expressways</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">300+ km expressways</td>
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<td>Cash + ETC (limited)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Cash + ETC (limited)</td>
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<td>Growing network</td>
 
 
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[[india-toll|India]]</td>
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<td>Distance-based tolls</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Distance-based tolls</td>
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<td>50,000+ km highways</td>
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<td>FASTag electronic</td>
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<td>Extensive network</td>
 
 
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== Frequently Asked Questions ==
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=== Do I need to pay tolls on all Sri Lankan roads? ===
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No, tolls are only required on designated expressways (E-roads). Regular A-roads, B-roads, and local roads are free to use.
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<li>[[bangladesh-toll|Bangladesh Toll Roads]] - Neighboring country toll information</li>
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=== Can I pay tolls with foreign currency? ===
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No, tolls must be paid in Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR). Foreign currency is not accepted at toll plazas.
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<li>Road Development Authority (RDA): www.rda.gov.lk</li>
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<li>Expressway Operations: www.exway.rda.gov.lk</li>
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<li>Emergency Services: 1969 (24/7 expressway hotline)</li>
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Yes, for every expressway section there are alternative free roads (A-roads and B-roads), though these take significantly longer due to traffic and lower speeds.
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* '''Assuming all roads toll''' - Only expressways charge tolls; regular roads are free
 
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=== E01 Southern Expressway ===
 
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Sri Lanka Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: Distance-based toll collection (Manual + Electronic on E03)
Coverage: 300+ km of expressways (E01, E03, E04, OCH)
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Technology: Manual toll collection + Electronic Toll Collection (ETC)
Operators: Road Development Authority (RDA) - EOM&M Division, Sahasya Investment Limited (from April 2024)

Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Sri Lanka? 2025 Update

Yes, all vehicles using Sri Lanka's expressway network must pay distance-based tolls. Sri Lanka operates a limited but rapidly expanding toll road system with four main expressways in operation and several under construction.

Key Reality: Tolls are only charged on designated expressways (E-roads). Regular A-roads and B-roads remain completely free, though significantly slower.

2025 Update: Management of expressways transferred to Sahasya Investment Limited in April 2024, with toll rates increased approximately 25% in April 2023. Electronic toll collection (ETC) expanding beyond E03 to other expressways.

Sri Lanka Toll Costs: Current Rates

Sri Lanka uses distance-based toll calculation with rates varying by vehicle category. Current rates reflect the 25% increase implemented in April 2023.

Current Toll Rates by Vehicle Category (2025)

Vehicle Category Description Rate Structure Examples
Category 1 Cars, motorcycles, light vehicles Base rate per km Cars, SUVs, vans
Category 2 Light commercial vehicles, small buses Base rate × 1.5 Mini buses, delivery vans
Category 3 Medium trucks, larger buses (6 wheels) Base rate × 2.5 Medium trucks, coaches
Category 4 Heavy vehicles, large trucks (over 6 wheels) Base rate × 4 Heavy trucks, trailers

Major Route Toll Examples (2025 Rates)

Route Category 1 (Cars) Category 3 (6-wheel) Category 4 (Heavy)
Peliyagoda to Katunayake (E03) LKR 400 LKR 450 LKR 750
Kottawa to Hambantota (E01) LKR 1,300 LKR 2,350 LKR 3,950
Kottawa to Galle (E01) LKR 500 LKR 900 LKR 1,500
Mirigama to Kurunegala (E04) LKR 300 LKR 450 LKR 700

Current Expressway Network (2025)

Operational Expressways:

  • E01 Southern Expressway - Kottawa to Hambantota (200+ km)
  • E03 Colombo-Katunayake Expressway - Peliyagoda to Airport (25.8 km)
  • E04 Central Expressway - Mirigama to Kurunegala (40+ km, partial)
  • OCH Outer Circular Highway - Around Colombo (28.9 km)

Under Construction/Planned:

  • Port Access Elevated Highway - New Kelani Bridge to Athurugiriya (completing May 2025)
  • Central Expressway extensions to Dambulla and Kandy
  • E02 Colombo-Kandy Expressway (future project)

How to Pay Sri Lankan Tolls

Sri Lanka uses a combination of manual and electronic toll collection systems:

1. Manual Toll Collection (Most Expressways):

  • Cash payment only (Sri Lankan Rupees)
  • Entry ticket system - retain ticket for exit payment
  • Distance-based calculation at exit
  • 24/7 staffed toll booths

2. Electronic Toll Collection (ETC):

  • Currently available on E03 Colombo-Katunayake Expressway only
  • Pre-registered transponder system with prepaid accounts
  • Automatic payment without stopping at dedicated ETC lanes
  • Lower rates than cash payments
  • Rolling out to other expressways gradually

To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Sri Lankan expressways, use TollGuru Sri Lanka toll calculator

Recent Changes (2025)

Management Changes:

  • Expressway operations transferred from RDA to Sahasya Investment Limited (April 2024)
  • Commercial management approach implemented for better efficiency
  • Enhanced electronic toll collection system expansion planned

Network Expansion:

  • Port Access Elevated Highway completing May 2025
  • Central Expressway Stage 2 (Mirigama-Kurunegala) operational
  • Stage 3 (Pothuhera-Galagedara/Kandy) under construction

Rate Updates:

  • 25% toll increase implemented April 2023 (current rates)
  • Electronic toll collection rates remain lower than cash payments
  • Enhanced luxury bus services introduced for expressway operations

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations:

  • Airport trips: LKR 400 (Peliyagoda-Katunayake)
  • Cross-country travel: LKR 1,300+ (Colombo-Hambantota)
  • Regional travel: LKR 300-500 for medium distances
  • Commercial vehicles: 2.5x to 4x higher rates than cars

Travel Tips:

  • Carry sufficient LKR cash for toll payments
  • Keep entry ticket safe - lost tickets incur maximum distance charges
  • Consider ETC system for frequent E03 users
  • Free alternative routes available but significantly slower

Emergency Services:

  • 24/7 emergency hotline: 1969
  • CCTV monitoring across all expressways
  • Regular patrol services and breakdown assistance

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I avoid Sri Lankan tolls completely?

Yes, tolls are only charged on expressways. Alternative free routes (A-roads, B-roads) exist but take significantly longer. For example, Colombo-Galle via A2 highway takes 3+ hours versus 1 hour via E01 expressway.

What happens if I lose my toll ticket?

You'll be charged the maximum possible fare from the furthest entry point to your exit point. This can be significantly expensive - keep your ticket safe throughout the journey.

Can I pay with foreign currency or cards?

No, manual toll collection requires Sri Lankan Rupees cash only. Electronic toll collection (ETC) uses prepaid accounts but is currently limited to E03 expressway.

Do motorcycles pay the same as cars?

Yes, motorcycles are classified as Category 1 vehicles and pay the same rates as cars and light vehicles.

Are expressways operational 24/7?

Yes, all expressways operate 24 hours with staffed toll booths, emergency services, and CCTV monitoring available around the clock.

Sri Lanka vs. Regional Countries

Country System Type Network Size Payment Methods
Sri Lanka Distance-based tolls 300+ km expressways Cash + ETC (limited)
India Distance-based tolls 50,000+ km highways FASTag electronic
Bangladesh Limited toll roads Growing network Manual collection

Useful Links & Resources

Internal Navigation:

Official Resources:

  • Road Development Authority (RDA): www.rda.gov.lk
  • Expressway Operations: www.exway.rda.gov.lk
  • Emergency Services: 1969 (24/7 expressway hotline)
  • Sahasya Investment Limited: Commercial expressway management

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