After operating unofficially for over seven months, toll collection will now officially start on the 71-km stretch of the Bengaluru–Chennai Expressway between Hedigenabele (near Hoskote) and Sundarapalya (near KGF). The
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has finalized the toll charges and is working with local officials to fully set up the toll system.
Toll Charges for Cars and Heavy Vehicles
For cars and jeeps, the toll charges are:
Hedigenabele to Sundarapalya: ₹185 one-way, ₹275 for a round trip
Sundarapalya to Hedigenabele: ₹190 one-way, ₹275 for a round trip
Monthly pass (50 trips): ₹6,105 to ₹6,260, based on the direction
For light commercial vehicles (LCVs), light goods vehicles (LGVs), and minibuses:
₹295 from Hedigenabele to Sundarapalya, ₹445 round trip
₹305 from Sundarapalya to Hedigenabele, ₹455 round trip
For heavy vehicles like buses and trucks:
₹620 from Hedigenabele to Sundarapalya, ₹930 round trip
₹635 from Sundarapalya to Hedigenabele, ₹955 round trip
There will be four toll plazas at Hedigenabele, Agrahara, Krishnarajapura, and Sundarapalya, with tolls based on how far a vehicle travels.
High Speed and High Usage, but Safety Is a Concern
Built for fast travel at speeds up to 120 kmph, the expressway is already popular, especially for those going toward Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) and eastern Karnataka.
But due to the delay in its official launch, some problems have come up—mainly illegal entry by two-wheelers, which are not allowed on the expressway.
Many riders have been getting onto the road through unfinished parts of the boundary wall, creating serious safety risks.
To address this, NHAI has asked for permission to post home guards at toll booths and weak entry points until full fencing is in place.
