Summary of this article
Actual Dwarka Expressway toll is ₹220, not ₹7 for all users.
₹7 applies only through a ₹340 monthly local resident pass.
Eligibility requires address proof, FASTag linking, and verification at the toll office.
The Dwarka Expressway is one of the most ambitious new road corridors in the Delhi-NCR region. This is also known as the Northern Peripheral Road (NPR). Designed to become the solution to the congestion of NH-48, this highway provides an alternative high-speed route to commuters.
This expressway begins near Shiv Murti in Delhi, and runs through Dwarka sector, crossing the Haryana border, entering the Gurugram region through sectors 83 to 115. This diversion of traffic from the primary Delhi-Gurugram corridor is expected to reduce congestion, cut travel time, and enhance connectivity between two residential and commercial hubs of NCR.
Actual Toll Rates On The Dwarka Expressway
The standard toll rate for four-wheelers on this expressway is much higher than just Rs 7. For private cars, the one-way toll at the Bijwasan toll plaza is approximately Rs 220, while a round trip is for around Rs 330. These prices align with the pricing across most newly developed expressways across India. These toll fares factor in the costs of construction, operation, and long-term maintenance costs. For common commuters, these are the expected rates to be paid for using the expressway.
Where Does The Rs 7 Come In?
The answer to this Rs 7 toll fare lies in a local monthly pass, which is designed specifically for residents living within a defined area of the toll plaza. Local users, especially those residing near the Bijwasan or the Kherki Daula area, are eligible for a discounted monthly pass priced at Rs 340. This pass allows a set number of trips for the users. When the price is divided across the number of permissible trips, the amount comes out to be Rs 7.
Eligibility For The Pass
This concessional pass comes with strict regulations that require you to be eligible for it. Only residents who live within the designated area around the toll plaza can apply, catering to their need of having no other option to go around this expressway. They must provide the following necessary data, like valid address proof matching their location, link their FASTag with their vehicle, and undergo a verification process at the toll office. This pass is not transferable. Anyone who is not fulfilling the criteria must pay the standardized toll rates while crossing.
The confusion around the Rs 7 stemmed from the misunderstanding of the subsidised structure. The authorities do not recognise Rs 7 as a universal rate; it is just a relief system for local travellers who would otherwise face a significant amount of financial burden.
This expressway signifies the progress of NCR's mobility, and requires clarity on toll structures. This transparency ensures realistic expectations among commuters as this route develops into a transport link in the region.
