The steep hike in toll charges is putting a financial burden on the vehicle users who travel frequently between Palasa and Visakhapatnam for they need to cross three toll plazas en route.
The toll charge for a car at Laxmipuram toll plaza near Palasa in Srikakulam district is ₹140, while the same at Madapam toll gate near Narasannapeta is ₹95. The toll charge at Natavalasa toll plaza at Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district is ₹105. A car owner who travels from Palasa to Visakhaptnam needs to pay ₹340 in total at the toll plazas.
Motorists from Srikakulam need to cross three toll gates to reach Visakhapatnam. Earlier, the toll charges were between ₹50 and ₹70 per per car. However, the amount has gone up steeply and the rates are allegedly being fixed without the involvement of stakeholders. The charge for a bus or truck is ₹480 at Laxmipuram, ₹325 at Madapam and ₹360 at Natavalasa.
