Mysuru, April 1 -- In its third revision since the highway's opening in February 2023, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has increased toll rates on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Access-Controlled Highway by 3 to 5 percent, effective April 1, 2025. The revised rates came into effect at midnight.

The Gananguru, Kaniminike, and Sheshagirihalli toll plazas have implemented the hike as part of the annual inflation-linked revision under the National Highways Fee Rules, 2008, with a maximum increase of 5 percent and a minimum of 3 percent.

Currently, tolls are collected at two plazas, but the NHAI has proposed multiple toll booths at entry and exit points, allowing motorists to pay based on the distance travelled.

With over 80,000 vehic...