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The long-awaited relocation of the Kherki Daula toll plaza on NH 48 has been approved, with the new 12-lane MLFF-enabled facility coming up in Pachgaon, just past the KMP Expressway junction. This move will ease chronic congestion for over 44,000 daily commuters in Gurugram and reduce pollution caused by idling vehicles. A 15 km toll-free stretch from Delhi to Manesar will also open up. The project, delayed for years due to land and clearance hurdles, finally gained momentum after HSVP allocated 28 acres to NHAI. With construction expected to wrap in six months, the shift signals faster traffic, better revenue, and cleaner air.
The Kherki Daula toll plaza, known for daily congestion on NH 48, is finally being shifted to Pachgaon, just beyond the Kundli, Manesar, Palwal (KMP) Expressway junction. This move, approved by the Central Government earlier this week, marks a major relief for Gurugram residents and commuters heading towards Manesar and Delhi. The current plaza had become a notorious choke point, with peak-hour traffic snarls creating chaos for years. Advertisement
Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) has allocated 28 acres to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for setting up the new toll infrastructure. The upcoming facility will feature a 12-lane plaza six lanes in each direction and will adopt the MLFF system, doing away with physical toll booths entirely. This satellite-enabled mechanism allows vehicles to pass without stopping, thus eliminating idling time and ensuring smoother traffic movement.
Once the toll shift is operational, commuters will get to travel a 15 km toll-free stretch from Delhi up to Manesar. At present, over 44,000 vehicles cross the current plaza daily, but traffic is expected to reduce slightly to around 40,000 at the new location. Interestingly, the number of light commercial vehicles is likely to increase, leading to an expected rise in daily toll revenue from INR 4.9 million to INR 5.3 million.
With the adoption of the MLFF system, pollution levels in the area are expected to dip due to reduced idling and faster-moving vehicles. Fuel wastage caused by standstill traffic will also be minimised. Beyond environmental perks, the increased share of toll-paying vehicles could offer higher returns, making the new toll plaza a win-win for both commuters and revenue authorities.
The idea to shift the toll plaza was first floated back in 2016 by the then Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, but the project was bogged down for years due to delays in land acquisition and environmental clearances. It wasn't until January this year that the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) secured the land. The final go-ahead from the centre arrived this past week. Construction is likely to take around six months to complete.
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