Outer Ring Road Toll Tax Finalized

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) has been accorded permission by the state government to tax the vehicles that ply the Outer Ring Road (ORR), which was opened for public use on March 1st, 2011.

The HMDA said that the toll tax rates are in accordance with the rules of the National Highways Authority Of India.

The HMDA also said that the ORR, for a length of 38.63 kms, running from Shamshabad to Pedda Amberpet (on Vijayawada National Highway), boasts of 8 lanes and has access control features. With the completion of this stretch, a total length of 62 kms, connecting the Vijayawada road to Gachibowli (via Shamshabad), will be accessible to the public.

According to the new toll rates, cars and jeeps will be charged Rs. 0.82 per km, LCVs and minibuses Rs 1.33 per km, buses and trucks Rs. 2.79 per km, heavy vehicles including multi-axle trucks (3 to 6 axles) Rs. 4.36 per km, and heavier trucks (with 7 or more axles) will be charged Rs. 5.32 per km.

The HMDA said that the toll amount payable will be based on the distance covered by a vehicle, for ease of payment.

The toll collection is likely to begin in 90 days, immediately after the finalization of tenders, the HMDA said.

However, the toll is chargeable only on the main carriageway. The service roads are non-tolled and will cater to mixed traffic. (INN)