FASTag Now Mandatory at MSRDC Toll Plazas – Non Compliance Can Cost Dearly
Starting April 1, the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has enforced new FASTag regulations across all its toll plazas. Vehicle owners without FASTag will now be charged double the toll fee, as cash payments, smart cards, and QR codes have been completely phased out.
No More Hybrid Lanes
Previously, MSRDC toll plazas operated hybrid lanes that accepted multiple payment methods. However, these have now been replaced with dedicated FASTag lanes, making it compulsory for all vehicles to have an active FASTag sticker.
Key Guidelines for Motorists
- FASTag is now the only accepted mode of payment at all MSRDC toll plazas.
- Vehicle owners must install and activate FASTag to avoid paying double toll charges.
- This rule applies to all nine road projects under MSRDC, covering major highways and expressways.
- Motorists should check their FASTag balance before traveling to prevent inconvenience.
Toll Plazas Where FASTag Is Mandatory
The new rule covers several key toll plazas, including:
✅ Bandra-Worli Sea Link
✅ Mumbai-Pune Expressway & Old Mumbai-Pune Highway
✅ Five Toll Plazas at Mumbai Entry Points
✅ 23 Toll Plazas on Samruddhi Expressway
✅ Nagpur Integrated Road Development Project (5 Toll Plazas)
✅ Solapur Integrated Road Development Project (4 Toll Plazas)
✅ Sambhajinagar Integrated Road Development Project (3 Toll Plazas)
✅ Katol Bypass
✅ Chimur-Warora-Wani Road
Motorists are strongly advised to ensure their FASTag is valid and sufficiently topped up before hitting the road to avoid penalties.
