The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has officially approved the relocation of Gurugram’s Kherki Daula toll plaza on the bustling Delhi - Jaipur National Highway (NH - 48) to Panchgaon, which is located beyond Manesar, within the next six months.
The initiative paves way for easy travelling for daily office commuters, which is otherwise a difficult task. For years, local residents and commuters have demanded the removal of the Kherki Daula toll plaza, due to traffic congestion and claims that the cost of the Delhi - Gurugram Expressway has also been recovered through toll collection.
According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the toll collected from the stretch has exceeded the original investment by around 11%. With the toll plaza’s shift to Panchgaon, over 15 kilometers from Gurugram, the commuters between Delhi and Manesar will no longer need to pay tolls. The new location is prudently chosen, as it is situated at the interchange of the Western Peripheral Expressway and NH - 48, making it an ideal spot for toll collection without causing any additional congestion.
Sudeep Bhatt, Director Strategy, Whiteland Corporation, says; "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."
To further curb traffic, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) will implement a Multi - Lane Free Flow (MLFF) toll collection system at Panchgaon. This advanced system utilizes overhead cameras to real vehicle registration numbers and automatically deducts toll charges from FASTag wallets, allowing vehicles to pass through without stopping.
Mohit Agarwal, Business Head, Conscient Infrastructure Pvt Ltd, said, "The relocation of the Kherki Daula toll plaza to Panchgaon is a landmark decision which will enhance Gurugram’s real estate market. By eliminating a major traffic bottleneck, this move will drastically improve daily travel experiences, making the micro - markets in Gurugram more accessible and desirable for both homebuyers and investors. The shift will also encourage the development of supporting infrastructure, such as retail, educational, and healthcare facilities, further establishing Gurugram as a premier destination for urban living and real estate development.”
The relocation of the Kherki Daula toll plaza will have a positive impact on Gurugram’s real estate market, particularly in the fastest growing sectors of New Gurugram. For years, the toll plaza was a major bottleneck, leading to frequent traffic and long waiting times for residents of nearby sectors. Its relocation is expected to reduce commute time, making these areas far more attractive to both homebuyers and developers.
