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<h1 style="font-size: 32px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 10px 0; border-bottom: 3px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-top: 0">Andhra Pradesh Toll Roads Complete Guide</h1> | |||
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> FASTag RFID (mandatory) + GNSS satellite tolling (progressive rollout — commercial vehicles first, private to follow 2026-27)<br> | |||
< | <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> 8,744 km of National Highways; 77+ NHAI fee plazas statewide<br> | ||
< | <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Indian Rupee (INR)<br> | ||
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> FASTag RFID transponders, ANPR cameras, GNSS On-Board Units (OBU) in pilot<br> | |||
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> NHAI, Private Concessionaires (BOT/HAM model), AP Roads and Buildings Department | |||
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Do I Need FASTag for Andhra Pradesh? 2026 Update</h2> | |||
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">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.</p> | |||
<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> 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.</p> | |||
< | <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;">2026 Update:</strong> 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.</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;">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).</p> | |||
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">NHAI Vehicle Classification (All AP Plazas)</h3> | |||
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">NHAI Class</th> | |||
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Vehicle Types</th> | |||
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Without FASTag</th> | |||
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Class 1</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Car, Jeep, Van, LMV, SUV, MPV</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">2x FASTag rate</td> | |||
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Class 2</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">LCV, LGV, Mini-Bus</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">2x FASTag rate</td> | |||
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Class 3</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">2-Axle Bus, 2-Axle Truck</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">2x FASTag rate</td> | |||
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Class 4</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">3-Axle Commercial Vehicle</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">2x FASTag rate</td> | |||
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Class 5</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">4- to 6-Axle Vehicle, HCM/EME</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">2x FASTag rate</td> | |||
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Class 6/7</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">7 or More Axle, Oversized</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">2x FASTag rate</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;">Key Toll Plaza Rates — FY 2026-27 (Effective April 1, 2026)</h3> | |||
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Plaza</th> | |||
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Highway</th> | |||
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Car (Single / Return)</th> | |||
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">LCV (Single / Return)</th> | |||
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Bus/Truck (Single / Return)</th> | |||
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">3-Axle (Single / Return)</th> | |||
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Kaza (Guntur district)</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">NH-16, Km 416.8</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹120 / ₹175</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹205 / ₹310</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹410 / ₹620</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹660 / ₹995</td> | |||
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Chillakallu (NTR district)</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">NH-65, Km 205</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₹100 / ₹150</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₹165 / ₹250</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₹345 / ₹520</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₹380 / ₹565</td> | |||
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Aganampudi (Visakhapatnam)</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">NH-16, Km 2.8</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;" colspan="4">Plaza-specific; verify at <em>tis.nhai.gov.in</em> for FY 2026-27 gazette rate</td> | |||
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Sullurpet (Tirupati district)</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">NH-16</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;" colspan="4">Plaza-specific; verify at <em>tis.nhai.gov.in</em> for FY 2026-27 gazette rate</td> | |||
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Nannur (Kurnool district)</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">NH-40</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;" colspan="4">Plaza-specific; verify at <em>tis.nhai.gov.in</em> for FY 2026-27 gazette rate</td> | |||
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<p style="font-size: 14px; color: #6c757d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><em>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.</em></p> | |||
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Pass Options for Frequent Users</h3> | |||
<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;">FASTag Annual Pass (FY 2026-27: ₹3,075):</strong> 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.</p> | |||
<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;">Local Resident Monthly Pass (~₹340/month):</strong> 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.</p> | |||
<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 Andhra Pradesh toll roads, use the TollGuru India toll calculator:</p> | |||
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<a href="https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-india"><button class="custom-button button-orange" type="button">Andhra Pradesh Toll Calculator</button></a> | |||
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">You can use the following payment methods at Andhra Pradesh NHAI toll plazas:</p> | |||
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">1. FASTag (Recommended — Standard Rate):</strong></p> | |||
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<li>RFID tag affixed to windscreen; account auto-debited on passing each plaza</li> | |||
<li>Issued by 30+ banks including SBI, HDFC, ICICI, Axis, Paytm Payments Bank</li> | |||
<li>Recharge via UPI, net banking, debit/credit card, or BBPS at plaza POS</li> | |||
<li>One vehicle must carry exactly one FASTag — multiple tags on the same vehicle is a violation</li> | |||
<li>Official NHAI app: Rajmargyatra (Android and iOS) for account management and balance alerts</li> | |||
<li>NHAI/IHMCL helpline: 1033 (24x7)</li> | |||
</ul> | |||
<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. UPI Without FASTag (1.25x Rate):</strong></p> | |||
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<li>Available at selected hybrid lanes as a digital alternative; charged at 1.25x the FASTag rate (effective late 2025)</li> | |||
<li>Not available at all plazas; FASTag remains the primary and cheapest payment method</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. Cash (No Longer Available at NHAI Plazas):</strong></p> | |||
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<li>MoRTH Zero-Cash policy (effective April 10, 2026) has eliminated dedicated cash lanes at all national highway plazas, including all AP NHAI plazas</li> | |||
<li>Vehicles entering a FASTag lane without a valid funded tag are charged 2x; there is no cash option at the barrier</li> | |||
<li>Some legacy state highway plazas may still accept cash; confirm at the specific plaza before travel</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;">4. GNSS Satellite Tolling (Rollout in Progress):</strong></p> | |||
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<li>GPS/NavIC-based On-Board Unit (OBU) tracks distance traveled on toll roads; no barrier stop needed</li> | |||
<li>Currently rolling out for commercial vehicles with existing Vehicle Location Tracking (VLT) systems; private vehicle OBU mandate expected 2026-27</li> | |||
<li>GNSS OBU-equipped private vehicles receive a 20-km daily toll-free allowance on national highways</li> | |||
<li>Existing FASTag remains mandatory and fully valid for all vehicles throughout the transition</li> | |||
<li>Dedicated GNSS OBU lanes are being marked at existing plazas during the coexistence period</li> | |||
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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;">Enforcement and Penalties</h2> | |||
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">NHAI enforces FASTag compliance through RFID readers and ANPR cameras at all plazas. Key rules as of 2026:</p> | |||
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">No FASTag / FASTag lane violation:</strong> 2x the applicable toll charged on the spot</li> | |||
<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Blacklisted FASTag:</strong> 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</li> | |||
<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Tag misuse:</strong> Using one FASTag across multiple vehicles, or holding it by hand instead of affixing to windscreen, attracts tag deactivation</li> | |||
<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">E-notice system (from March 17, 2026):</strong> Unpaid toll violations trigger automated SMS/email e-notices; 3 days to pay or dispute before legal action and potential vehicle registration blacklisting</li> | |||
<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">100-metre / 10-second rule:</strong> 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)</li> | |||
<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Exempt vehicles:</strong> Presidential/Governor/VP convoys, armed forces, paramilitary, fire services, ambulances, and agricultural tractors carrying produce are exempt from NHAI tolls</li> | |||
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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;">Recent Changes (2026)</h2> | |||
<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;">April 2026 Rate Revision (FY 2026-27):</strong></p> | |||
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<li>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</li> | |||
<li>Kaza Toll Plaza (NH-16): car ₹120 single / ₹175 return; LCV ₹205 / ₹310; bus/truck ₹410 / ₹620; 3-axle ₹660 / ₹995</li> | |||
<li>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</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;">FASTag Annual Pass Revised (April 1, 2026):</strong></p> | |||
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<li>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</li> | |||
</ul> | |||
<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;">MoRTH Zero-Cash Policy (April 10, 2026):</strong></p> | |||
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<li>Dedicated cash lanes eliminated at all national highway fee plazas; all AP NHAI plazas now FASTag/UPI only</li> | |||
</ul> | |||
<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;">E-Notice Enforcement (March 17, 2026):</strong></p> | |||
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;"> | |||
<li>NHAI now issues automated SMS/email e-notices for toll violations; 3 days to pay or dispute before legal action and registration blacklisting</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;">Kaza Plaza — New Toll Operator (January 23, 2026):</strong></p> | |||
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<li>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</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;">NH-65 Chillakallu — Background (from July 2024):</strong></p> | |||
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<li>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</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;">New Infrastructure Projects:</strong></p> | |||
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<li>Bengaluru-Vijayawada Expressway (NH-544G): 518 km six-lane access-controlled expressway through Rayalaseema; under construction, opening expected 2026-27</li> | |||
<li>Raipur-Visakhapatnam Expressway (NH-130CD): 464 km six-lane greenfield corridor from Chhattisgarh to Vizag Port; under construction, expected completion December 2026</li> | |||
<li>Amaravati Outer Ring Road (NH-544D): 189.9 km ring road around the state capital; land acquisition underway in 2025-26</li> | |||
</ul> | |||
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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;">Approximate FASTag Toll Costs for Common AP Routes (Car, 2026):</strong></p> | |||
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<li>Visakhapatnam to Vijayawada (NH-16, ~350 km): approximately ₹300-450 across 5-6 plazas</li> | |||
<li>Vijayawada to Chennai (NH-16, ~430 km): approximately ₹400-600 across AP and Tamil Nadu plazas</li> | |||
<li>Hyderabad to Vijayawada (NH-65, ~280 km): approximately ₹200-280 after ongoing rate reductions at Chillakallu, Pantangi, and Korlapahad plazas</li> | |||
<li>Tirupati to Chennai (NH-16 south, ~150 km): approximately ₹150-220 across Sullurpet and border plazas</li> | |||
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Cost-Saving Tips:</strong></p> | |||
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<li>Keep ₹500+ buffer balance in your FASTag wallet above your estimated trip cost — a blacklisted tag doubles your charge at the next plaza</li> | |||
<li>Use the return journey rate for same-day round trips; valid for 24 hours from first crossing at most AP plazas</li> | |||
<li>Local commuters within 20 km of a plaza should apply for the concessional monthly pass (~₹340/month) at the toll plaza helpdesk</li> | |||
<li>The FASTag Annual Pass (₹3,075 for FY 2026-27) covers 200 crossings nationwide — worth buying if you regularly use multiple AP highway plazas</li> | |||
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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;">Is FASTag compulsory on all Andhra Pradesh roads?</h3> | |||
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">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.</p> | |||
<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 my FASTag balance runs out mid-journey?</h3> | |||
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">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.</p> | |||
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Do motorcycles pay toll on AP national highways?</h3> | |||
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">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.</p> | |||
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Can I avoid AP highway tolls completely?</h3> | |||
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">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.</p> | |||
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Will GNSS tolling replace FASTag in Andhra Pradesh?</h3> | |||
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">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.</p> | |||
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Is the FASTag Annual Pass worth it for AP travel?</h3> | |||
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">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.</p> | |||
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">FASTag mandatory + GNSS rollout</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹100-₹120</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">77+ NHAI plazas; 8,744 km NH network</td> | |||
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[https://www.tollguru.com/toll-wiki/india-toll India] — Telangana (NH-65 border)</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">FASTag mandatory + GNSS rollout</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₹70-₹200</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Same FASTag tag valid; Pantangi and Korlapahad plazas on shared corridor</td> | |||
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">[https://www.tollguru.com/toll-wiki/india-toll India] — Tamil Nadu (NH-16 south)</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">FASTag mandatory</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹85-₹150</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">NH-16 continues uninterrupted; same tag used across state border</td> | |||
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[https://www.tollguru.com/toll-wiki/india-toll India] — Odisha (NH-16 north)</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">FASTag mandatory</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₹70-₹130</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">NH-16 coastal corridor continues into Odisha northward</td> | |||
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">[https://www.tollguru.com/toll-wiki/india-toll India] — Karnataka (NH-44 and NH-544G)</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">FASTag mandatory</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹70-₹180</td> | |||
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Bengaluru-Vijayawada Expressway (NH-544G) to add new plazas from 2026-27</td> | |||
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<p style="font-size: 14px; color: #6c757d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><em>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.</em></p> | |||
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<li>[https://www.nhai.gov.in National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)] — project details, gazette notifications, regional office contacts</li> | |||
<li>[https://tis.nhai.gov.in NHAI Toll Information System (TIS)] — live fee plaza rates, gazette downloads, monthly pass eligibility by plaza</li> | |||
<li>[https://ihmcl.co.in IHMCL — Indian Highways Management Company Limited] — FASTag issuance oversight, active toll plaza list</li> | |||
<li>[https://www.rajmargyatra.co.in Rajmargyatra App (NHAI)] — official FASTag account management, Annual Pass purchase, balance alerts, trip-level toll summaries (Android and iOS)</li> | |||
<li>[https://fastag.ihmcl.com FASTag Portal (IHMCL)] — FASTag KYC, recharge, and account status</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;">NHAI Regional Office — Vijayawada (covering Andhra Pradesh):</strong> Vijayawada — 520 008, Andhra Pradesh. Email: rovijayawada@nhai.org | NHAI helpline (24x7): 1033</p> | |||
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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
- National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) — project details, gazette notifications, regional office contacts
- NHAI Toll Information System (TIS) — live fee plaza rates, gazette downloads, monthly pass eligibility by plaza
- IHMCL — Indian Highways Management Company Limited — FASTag issuance oversight, active toll plaza list
- Rajmargyatra App (NHAI) — official FASTag account management, Annual Pass purchase, balance alerts, trip-level toll summaries (Android and iOS)
- FASTag Portal (IHMCL) — FASTag KYC, recharge, and account status
NHAI Regional Office — Vijayawada (covering Andhra Pradesh): Vijayawada — 520 008, Andhra Pradesh. Email: rovijayawada@nhai.org | NHAI helpline (24x7): 1033