Toll fee collection has begun on the Hoskote–KGF stretch, ending free rides on the Bengaluru–Chennai Expressway. Car owners now pay ₹185–₹190 one-way, with rates varying by vehicle type.
The free ride on the Bengaluru Chennai Expressway has officially ended. From September 4, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) started collecting toll fees on the 71-km stretch between Hoskote and Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) in Karnataka.
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For car owners, a one-way trip from Hedigenabele (near Hoskote) to Sundarapalya (near KGF) costs ₹185, while a round trip costs ₹275. In the reverse direction — from Sundarapalya to Hedigenabele — charges are slightly higher at ₹190 one-way and ₹280 round trip.
Other vehicles face higher tolls:
• LCVs/LGVs/Minibuses: ₹295–₹305 (one-way), ₹445–₹455 (round trip)
• Trucks/Buses: ₹620–₹635 (one-way), ₹930–₹955 (round trip)
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NHAI has also announced monthly passes for cars, priced at ₹6,105 for 50 single trips and ₹6,260 for round trips. Fastag-based annual passes worth ₹3,000 are valid on the stretch.
Toll plazas have been set up at Hedigenabele, Agrahara, Krishnarajapura, and Sundarapalya. The stretch was unofficially opened in March without toll collection. In July, NHAI issued the notification confirming toll implementation.
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The expressway, designed for speeds of up to 120 kmph, is part of the ambitious Bengaluru–Chennai corridor project. With toll collection underway, the first phase in Karnataka has now entered full commercial use. However, due to delays in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, the entire corridor is now expected to be operational by July 2026.
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