No toll charges on national highways till Nov 14 midnight

NEW DELHI: No toll would be charged on national highways till the midnight of November 14, Government said today, extending the relief to commuters in the wake of junking of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes.

Earlier on November 9, the Government had announced suspension of toll collection on national highways till November 11 midnight.

“To ensure smooth traffic movement across all National Highways, the toll suspension has been extended till 14th November midnight,” Road, Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said today.

Instructions have been issued to all concessionaires including BOT, OMT operators and other fee collection agencies about the extension of toll suspension date.

The Government said that the decision has been taken in order to avoid difficulties that may be faced by commuters. (AGENCIES)