NHA raises M-2 toll

ISLAMABAD: The National Highway Authority (NHA) has announced an increase in toll rates for the Lahore-Islamabad Motorway (M-2), effective from August 26, 2024.

According to a notice issued by the NHA, the toll rates will be escalated by 10% as per the Concession Agreement signed with M/s Motorway Operations and Rehabilitation Engineering (Private) Limited in 2014 for the overlay and modernization of the motorway on a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) basis.

The new toll rates will be applicable until August 25, 2025. The revised toll rates for different vehicle categories are: Car (per kilometre toll Rs3.38, total toll Rs1,210), wagon (Rs5.67, Rs2,030), coaster (Rs7.94, Rs2,840), bus (Rs11.32, Rs4,060), Truck (Rs14.73 Rs5,280), Trailer (Rs18.94, Rs6,780).

Motorists using the Lahore-Islamabad Motorway will now have to pay higher tolls. They suggested rounding amount of toll to ensure speedy payment of toll and avoid rush on toll plaza due to calculation and returning the change as not all vehicles and toll plazas have registered for e-pass facility. The NHA has advised commuters to plan their journeys accordingly and carry sufficient funds.