Andhra Pradesh Toll Roads Complete Guide: FASTag, Rates and Payment 2026

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Andhra Pradesh Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: FASTag RFID (mandatory) + GNSS satellite tolling (progressive rollout — commercial vehicles first, private to follow 2026-27)
Coverage: 8,744 km of National Highways; 77+ NHAI fee plazas statewide
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Technology: FASTag RFID transponders, ANPR cameras, GNSS On-Board Units (OBU) in pilot
Operators: NHAI, Private Concessionaires (BOT/HAM model), AP Roads and Buildings Department

Do I Need FASTag for Andhra Pradesh? 2026 Update

Yes — FASTag is mandatory for all Class M and N vehicles (cars, vans, LCVs, trucks, buses) on national highways in Andhra Pradesh since February 15, 2021. Driving through a FASTag lane without a valid, funded tag means paying double the applicable toll rate at every plaza.

Key Reality: With 77+ fee plazas across NH-16, NH-65, NH-44, NH-40 and other corridors, a Visakhapatnam-to-Chennai run crosses 7-8 individual plazas. Without FASTag, double rates apply at every crossing — adding ₹500-1,500 in avoidable penalties for a single commercial trip.

2026 Update: NHAI revised AP toll rates from April 1, 2026 (valid until March 31, 2027), with WPI-linked adjustments across most plazas — some plazas saw marginal reductions, others small increases. The FASTag Annual Pass was revised to ₹3,075 for FY 2026-27 (up from ₹3,000). The MoRTH Zero-Cash policy effective April 10, 2026 eliminated dedicated cash lanes at national highway plazas — all payments now go through FASTag or UPI channels. GNSS-based satellite tolling is being rolled out starting with commercial vehicles; private vehicle OBU mandate is expected in 2026-27.

Andhra Pradesh Toll Costs: Current Rates

Andhra Pradesh toll rates vary by plaza, highway type (BOT, HAM, public-funded), and vehicle class. All figures below are FASTag rates effective April 1, 2026. Without FASTag, 2x the rate applies at every plaza. UPI payment without FASTag is charged at 1.25x (effective late 2025).

NHAI Vehicle Classification (All AP Plazas)

NHAI Class Vehicle Types Without FASTag
Class 1 Car, Jeep, Van, LMV, SUV, MPV 2x FASTag rate
Class 2 LCV, LGV, Mini-Bus 2x FASTag rate
Class 3 2-Axle Bus, 2-Axle Truck 2x FASTag rate
Class 4 3-Axle Commercial Vehicle 2x FASTag rate
Class 5 4- to 6-Axle Vehicle, HCM/EME 2x FASTag rate
Class 6/7 7 or More Axle, Oversized 2x FASTag rate

Key Toll Plaza Rates — FY 2026-27 (Effective April 1, 2026)

Plaza Highway Car (Single / Return) LCV (Single / Return) Bus/Truck (Single / Return) 3-Axle (Single / Return)
Kaza (Guntur district) NH-16, Km 416.8 ₹120 / ₹175 ₹205 / ₹310 ₹410 / ₹620 ₹660 / ₹995
Chillakallu (NTR district) NH-65, Km 205 ₹100 / ₹150 ₹165 / ₹250 ₹345 / ₹520 ₹380 / ₹565
Aganampudi (Visakhapatnam) NH-16, Km 2.8 Plaza-specific; verify at tis.nhai.gov.in for FY 2026-27 gazette rate
Sullurpet (Tirupati district) NH-16 Plaza-specific; verify at tis.nhai.gov.in for FY 2026-27 gazette rate
Nannur (Kurnool district) NH-40 Plaza-specific; verify at tis.nhai.gov.in for FY 2026-27 gazette rate

All rates are FASTag rates. Return journey is valid for two-way travel within 24 hours of first crossing. Kaza and Chillakallu rates are confirmed gazette figures for FY 2026-27. For all other plazas, use the NHAI Toll Information System (tis.nhai.gov.in) to look up the current gazette notification by plaza ID.

Pass Options for Frequent Users

FASTag Annual Pass (FY 2026-27: ₹3,075): Launched August 15, 2025 for non-commercial private vehicles (cars, jeeps, vans). Covers up to 200 toll crossings or one year — whichever comes first — at all 1,150+ NHAI fee plazas nationwide. Not valid on state-operated expressways such as the Yamuna Expressway or Mumbai-Pune Expressway. Purchase via the Rajmargyatra app or nhai.gov.in; activates within 2 hours. Over 56 lakh users enrolled as of early 2026.

Local Resident Monthly Pass (~₹340/month): Available to non-commercial vehicle owners whose registered address falls within 20 km of a specific toll plaza. Apply at the toll plaza helpdesk with an Aadhaar card, Vehicle Registration Certificate, and proof of residential address. Crossings at the enrolled plaza do not count towards the Annual Pass 200-trip limit. Note: individual plazas may charge a higher plaza-specific rate (e.g. Kaza's car monthly pass is ₹3,530/year); confirm at the relevant toll plaza office.

To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Andhra Pradesh toll roads, use the TollGuru India toll calculator:

How to Pay Andhra Pradesh Tolls

You can use the following payment methods at Andhra Pradesh NHAI toll plazas:

1. FASTag (Recommended — Standard Rate):

  • RFID tag affixed to windscreen; account auto-debited on passing each plaza
  • Issued by 30+ banks including SBI, HDFC, ICICI, Axis, Paytm Payments Bank
  • Recharge via UPI, net banking, debit/credit card, or BBPS at plaza POS
  • One vehicle must carry exactly one FASTag — multiple tags on the same vehicle is a violation
  • Official NHAI app: Rajmargyatra (Android and iOS) for account management and balance alerts
  • NHAI/IHMCL helpline: 1033 (24x7)

2. UPI Without FASTag (1.25x Rate):

  • Available at selected hybrid lanes as a digital alternative; charged at 1.25x the FASTag rate (effective late 2025)
  • Not available at all plazas; FASTag remains the primary and cheapest payment method

3. Cash (No Longer Available at NHAI Plazas):

  • MoRTH Zero-Cash policy (effective April 10, 2026) has eliminated dedicated cash lanes at all national highway plazas, including all AP NHAI plazas
  • Vehicles entering a FASTag lane without a valid funded tag are charged 2x; there is no cash option at the barrier
  • Some legacy state highway plazas may still accept cash; confirm at the specific plaza before travel

4. GNSS Satellite Tolling (Rollout in Progress):

  • GPS/NavIC-based On-Board Unit (OBU) tracks distance traveled on toll roads; no barrier stop needed
  • Currently rolling out for commercial vehicles with existing Vehicle Location Tracking (VLT) systems; private vehicle OBU mandate expected 2026-27
  • GNSS OBU-equipped private vehicles receive a 20-km daily toll-free allowance on national highways
  • Existing FASTag remains mandatory and fully valid for all vehicles throughout the transition
  • Dedicated GNSS OBU lanes are being marked at existing plazas during the coexistence period

Enforcement and Penalties

NHAI enforces FASTag compliance through RFID readers and ANPR cameras at all plazas. Key rules as of 2026:

  • No FASTag / FASTag lane violation: 2x the applicable toll charged on the spot
  • Blacklisted FASTag: Blocked due to insufficient balance, expired KYC, or registration mismatch. A 70-minute grace window exists to recharge before reaching the next plaza; if not resolved, next plaza charges 2x
  • Tag misuse: Using one FASTag across multiple vehicles, or holding it by hand instead of affixing to windscreen, attracts tag deactivation
  • E-notice system (from March 17, 2026): Unpaid toll violations trigger automated SMS/email e-notices; 3 days to pay or dispute before legal action and potential vehicle registration blacklisting
  • 100-metre / 10-second rule: If the queue exceeds 100 metres or processing time exceeds 10 seconds per vehicle, vehicles may pass toll-free until congestion clears (plaza-level discretion)
  • Exempt vehicles: Presidential/Governor/VP convoys, armed forces, paramilitary, fire services, ambulances, and agricultural tractors carrying produce are exempt from NHAI tolls

Recent Changes (2026)

April 2026 Rate Revision (FY 2026-27):

  • NHAI revised all AP national highway plaza rates from April 1, 2026. Adjustments were WPI-linked and varied by plaza type and concessionaire structure — some plazas saw marginal reductions, others small increases
  • Kaza Toll Plaza (NH-16): car ₹120 single / ₹175 return; LCV ₹205 / ₹310; bus/truck ₹410 / ₹620; 3-axle ₹660 / ₹995
  • Chillakallu Plaza (NH-65): car reduced to ₹100 single (from ₹105); bus/truck ₹345 single (from ₹350); 3-axle return ₹565 (from ₹570) — marginal reductions continuing the trend from 2025

FASTag Annual Pass Revised (April 1, 2026):

  • Fee revised to ₹3,075 for FY 2026-27 (up from ₹3,000 in FY 2025-26), covering 200 crossings or one year at 1,150+ NHAI plazas for non-commercial private vehicles

MoRTH Zero-Cash Policy (April 10, 2026):

  • Dedicated cash lanes eliminated at all national highway fee plazas; all AP NHAI plazas now FASTag/UPI only

E-Notice Enforcement (March 17, 2026):

  • NHAI now issues automated SMS/email e-notices for toll violations; 3 days to pay or dispute before legal action and registration blacklisting

Kaza Plaza — New Toll Operator (January 23, 2026):

  • Highway Infrastructure Limited (HIL) commenced toll operations at Kaza Fee Plaza on NH-16 (Km 355-437.5, 82.5 km) from January 23, 2026, under a ₹328.77 crore NHAI contract — the first toll operations contract of this scale for HIL

NH-65 Chillakallu — Background (from July 2024):

  • GMR Group's concession on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada corridor (Pantangi-Chillakallu, 181.5 km) ended June 30, 2024; NHAI took direct charge from July 1, 2024 and reduced rates at all three plazas (Pantangi, Korlapahad, Chillakallu) from April 1, 2025

New Infrastructure Projects:

  • Bengaluru-Vijayawada Expressway (NH-544G): 518 km six-lane access-controlled expressway through Rayalaseema; under construction, opening expected 2026-27
  • Raipur-Visakhapatnam Expressway (NH-130CD): 464 km six-lane greenfield corridor from Chhattisgarh to Vizag Port; under construction, expected completion December 2026
  • Amaravati Outer Ring Road (NH-544D): 189.9 km ring road around the state capital; land acquisition underway in 2025-26

Planning Your Journey

Approximate FASTag Toll Costs for Common AP Routes (Car, 2026):

  • Visakhapatnam to Vijayawada (NH-16, ~350 km): approximately ₹300-450 across 5-6 plazas
  • Vijayawada to Chennai (NH-16, ~430 km): approximately ₹400-600 across AP and Tamil Nadu plazas
  • Hyderabad to Vijayawada (NH-65, ~280 km): approximately ₹200-280 after ongoing rate reductions at Chillakallu, Pantangi, and Korlapahad plazas
  • Tirupati to Chennai (NH-16 south, ~150 km): approximately ₹150-220 across Sullurpet and border plazas

Cost-Saving Tips:

  • Keep ₹500+ buffer balance in your FASTag wallet above your estimated trip cost — a blacklisted tag doubles your charge at the next plaza
  • Use the return journey rate for same-day round trips; valid for 24 hours from first crossing at most AP plazas
  • Local commuters within 20 km of a plaza should apply for the concessional monthly pass (~₹340/month) at the toll plaza helpdesk
  • The FASTag Annual Pass (₹3,075 for FY 2026-27) covers 200 crossings nationwide — worth buying if you regularly use multiple AP highway plazas

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FASTag compulsory on all Andhra Pradesh roads?

FASTag is mandatory on all national highways managed by NHAI (NH-16, NH-65, NH-44, NH-40, etc.). Some older state highway and district toll arrangements may differ — check the specific road with the NHAI TIS or the Rajmargyatra app before travel.

What happens if my FASTag balance runs out mid-journey?

Your tag gets blacklisted when balance falls below the minimum threshold. You then have a 70-minute grace window to recharge before reaching the next plaza. If not recharged in time, the next plaza charges 2x. Recharge instantly via any UPI app, the Rajmargyatra app, or at the plaza POS machine.

Do motorcycles pay toll on AP national highways?

Motorcycles and two-wheelers are fully exempt from NHAI toll at all national highway fee plazas. No FASTag is required for two-wheelers at NHAI plazas.

Can I avoid AP highway tolls completely?

Partially. State highways and district roads offer toll-free alternatives but add 30-90 minutes to most journeys. For long-distance and time-sensitive travel, the tolled national highways are the practical option. Use the TollGuru calculator's "avoid tolls" routing to see alternatives.

Will GNSS tolling replace FASTag in Andhra Pradesh?

GNSS OBUs are being rolled out first for commercial vehicles (trucks and buses with existing VLT systems), with private vehicle mandates expected in 2026-27. FASTag remains mandatory and fully valid throughout the transition. GNSS will eventually enable distance-based charging without stopping at toll barriers, including a 20-km daily free allowance for private vehicles.

Is the FASTag Annual Pass worth it for AP travel?

At ₹3,075 for 200 crossings (FY 2026-27), it works out to ~₹15 per crossing. A single Kaza crossing (NH-16) costs ₹120 for a car, so the pass pays off after roughly 26 one-way trips. Frequent AP highway users will typically recover the cost within a few months of regular inter-city travel.

Andhra Pradesh vs. Neighbouring States

State / Border System Typical Car Rate (Per Plaza) Notes
Andhra Pradesh FASTag mandatory + GNSS rollout ₹100-₹120 77+ NHAI plazas; 8,744 km NH network
India — Telangana (NH-65 border) FASTag mandatory + GNSS rollout ₹70-₹200 Same FASTag tag valid; Pantangi and Korlapahad plazas on shared corridor
India — Tamil Nadu (NH-16 south) FASTag mandatory ₹85-₹150 NH-16 continues uninterrupted; same tag used across state border
India — Odisha (NH-16 north) FASTag mandatory ₹70-₹130 NH-16 coastal corridor continues into Odisha northward
India — Karnataka (NH-44 and NH-544G) FASTag mandatory ₹70-₹180 Bengaluru-Vijayawada Expressway (NH-544G) to add new plazas from 2026-27

India uses a single national FASTag system across all states. An AP-issued FASTag works identically in Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Karnataka, and all other states. No separate state tag is required at state-border crossings.

Official Resources

NHAI Regional Office — Vijayawada (covering Andhra Pradesh): Vijayawada — 520 008, Andhra Pradesh. Email: rovijayawada@nhai.org | NHAI helpline (24x7): 1033

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