Commuters travelling from Phillaur to Ludhiana in their own car will now have to shell out more as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) increased rates at the Ladhowal toll plaza, which came into effect today. The toll plaza is situated alongside the Sutlej at Ladhowal between Phillaur and Ludhiana.
Confirming this, Anoop Dass and Deepender Kumar, officials of the Ladhowal toll plaza, said every car owner would now have to shell out Rs 165 for a single journey (presently Rs 150) and Rs 245 for multiple journey (presently Rs 225) to travel a distance of merely 12 km from Phillaur to Ludhiana. Light vehicle owners would now have to pay Rs 285 for single journey (presently Rs 265) and Rs 430 for multiple journey (presently Rs 395).