Traffic Relief For Gurugram: Kherki Daula Toll To Shift To Panchgaon, Move To Boost Micro-Markets

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NHAI approves relocating Kherki Daula toll plaza on NH-48 to Panchgaon, easing Gurugram traffic. The move, set for 6 months, will boost real estate and use MLFF toll collection.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has granted official approval to relocate the heavily congested Kherki Daula toll plaza on the Delhi-Jaipur National Highway (NH-48) to Panchgaon, beyond Manesar, the Hindustan Times reported. The move, slated for completion within six months, aims to significantly ease travel for thousands of daily commuters in the Gurugram region.
For years, residents and commuters have demanded the removal of the Kherki Daula plaza, citing severe traffic bottlenecks and arguing that toll collections had long surpassed the original cost of the Delhi-Gurugram Expressway. According to data from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, toll revenue from the stretch exceeded the initial investment by about 11%.
The new Panchgaon location, situated over 15 kilometers from Gurugram, is strategically positioned at the interchange of the Western Peripheral Expressway and NH-48. According to NHAI officials, this site was chosen to minimise congestion.
The commuters travelling between Delhi and Manesar will no longer be subject to tolls once the shift occurs.
Currently, around 44,000 vehicles pay toll tax at the Kherki Daula toll plaza, which contributes Rs 49 lakh daily revenue to the NHAI. The highway authority estimates that around 40,000 vehicles will pay the toll tax at the proposed Pachgaon toll plaza but a steep increase in the light commercial vehicles (LCV) segment will boost the NHAI revenue, collected there.
The shifting of the Kherki Daula toll plaza was announced by Union transport minister Nitin Gadkari in 2016.
To further enhance traffic flow at the new plaza, the NHAI will implement a Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) toll collection system. This technology uses overhead cameras to capture vehicle registration numbers and automatically deducts toll charges from linked FASTag accounts, eliminating the need for vehicles to stop.
The relocation is expected to positively impact Gurugram's real estate market, particularly in the rapidly developing areas of New Gurugram (beyond the existing second toll on NH-8). The Kherki Daula bottleneck has long been a major pain point for residents in nearby sectors, causing frequent delays.
Analysts suggest the improved connectivity and toll-free access between Delhi and Manesar will specifically benefit New Gurugram sectors. These areas, already offering competitive property rates and ongoing infrastructure development like the Dwarka Expressway and Southern Peripheral Road, are expected to see heightened appeal for both homebuyers and investors. The enhanced accessibility is also predicted to stimulate further development of supporting retail, educational, and healthcare facilities in the region.
'By eliminating a major traffic bottleneck, this move will drastically improve daily travel experiences," said Mohit Agarwal, business head at Conscient Infrastructure Pvt Ltd. 'This will make micro-markets in Gurugram more accessible and desirable, potentially leading to increased demand for residential projects and appreciation in property values over the coming years."
Sudeep Bhatt, director (strategy) of Whiteland Corporation, said, 'The relocation of the Kherki Daula toll to Panchgaon is a game-changer for Gurugram's residential landscape. With smoother, toll-free commutes between Delhi and Manesar, living in Gurugram, especially along the Dwarka Expressway and SPR—just became far more appealing. This boost in connectivity not only adds convenience but also opens up exciting opportunities for homebuyers and investors looking for promising growth corridors in the NCR."
First Published:
June 10, 2025, 17:14 IST