As it does every year, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has once again increased toll rates. These revised toll rates will come into effect starting at 12:00 AM on April 1, 2026. This change is expected to impact over 30,000 vehicles traveling between Lucknow and Raebareli.
The NHAI has raised rates at all toll plazas, including those at Nawabganj, Ahmadpur (Barabanki), and Raunahi. These rate increases range from ₹5 to ₹10. Meanwhile, on the Sitapur National Highway—which the NHAI has handed over to private management—new rates typically come into effect starting in September.
NHAI officials stated that a monthly pass facility, priced at ₹360 per calendar month, will be available at the Dakhina Sheikhpur (Nigohan) plaza for non-commercial vehicles residing within a 20-kilometer radius of the toll plaza. Furthermore, consistent with previous policy, a 25% discount will be granted if a vehicle returns through the same toll plaza within 24 hours. Additionally, for all categories of vehicles, a 33% discount will be applicable on 50 single trips taken within a calendar month, calculated from the date of payment.
Vehicle Type | Single Trip Fee | Return Trip Fee (within 24 hours)
Car, Jeep, Van | ₹120 | ₹180
Light Commercial Vehicle | ₹195 | ₹295
Bus or Truck | ₹410 | ₹615
3-Axle Commercial Vehicle | ₹445 | ₹670
7 or More Axle Vehicles | ₹785 | ₹1175
No Barricading on Dividers on Raebareli National Highway; Risk of Accidents
The NHAI has yet to install barricades on the dividers along the Raebareli National Highway. Consequently, cows and other animals frequently wander onto the highway without warning, leading to accidents. This situation persists despite the fact that the Authority has been collecting tolls on this stretch for several years. Not only this, but facilities such as crash barriers are also absent along the sides of the National Highway.
