In a move set to ease the financial burden on commuters, the Indian government has announced a reduction of up to 50% in toll charges on sections of National Highways that include tunnels, bridges, flyovers, underpasses, or other elevated structures.
This change is part of an amendment to the NH Fee Rules, 2008, notified by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).
According to the July 2, 2025 notification,
“The rate of fee for use of a section of national highway comprising of structure or structures shall be calculated by adding ten times the length of structure or structures to the length of the section of national highway excluding the length of structure or structures, or five times the total length of section of national highway, whichever is lesser.”
This revision replaces the earlier method that required users to pay ten times the regular toll for each kilometre of structure.
The ministry provided a specific example to explain the toll benefit:
“If a section of a national highway has a total length of 40 kilometers, comprising of structure alone, the minimum length shall be computed: 10 x 40 = 400 kilometers or 5 x 40 = 200 kilometers.”
“User fee shall be calculated on the lesser length i.e. for 200 kilometers.”
This results in a 50% toll charge reduction, easing costs for long-distance motorists and daily travelers.
A senior National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) official noted that the earlier toll calculation method was primarily designed to recover high construction costs associated with structures like bridges and tunnels.
The new rule brings more fairness and affordability without compromising on infrastructure funding.
“The revised notification issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways reduces the toll rate for stretches such as flyovers, underpasses and tunnels up to 50 per cent,” said the official.
Toll charges slashed up to 50% for highways with infrastructure structures
Formula revised under amended NH Fee Rules, 2008
Applies to tunnels, bridges, flyovers, elevated roads, and underpasses
Will benefit millions of highway users across India
Formula based on whichever is lesser: ten times structure length vs five times total section length
The government’s latest decision to revise toll rates on national highways is a significant, commuter-centric reform aimed at making travel more affordable for the general public. By reducing toll charges by up to 50% on stretches that include structures such as tunnels, bridges, flyovers, and elevated roads, this move offers direct financial relief to lakhs of daily travelers and long-distance commuters.
The newly introduced formula, notified under the amended NH Fee Rules, 2008, brings greater transparency and balance to toll computation, taking into consideration both construction costs and public affordability. This initiative reflects the government’s intent to align infrastructure growth with social inclusivity and economic accessibility.
Effective from July 2, 2025, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has taken a progressive step toward building a more efficient and equitable road tolling system. It also underscores the administration’s broader commitment to sustainable, people-first transport policies in India’s growing mobility landscape.