Toll Plaza Free: There is news of relief for the drivers passing through Azizpur toll plaza on Zirakpur-Banur highway. Drivers passing through the toll will now get relief from the long traffic jams here. The software system of Azizpur toll plaza is being updated. 12 booths will become operational as soon as the software system is updated. Due to which people will get relief from the jam at Azizpur toll plaza.
Actually, 12 booths have been made at Azizpur toll plaza. Four booths were closed for many years. There was a queue of VIP vehicles there. Usually traffic passes through only eight booths. Due to which the drivers had to face problems.
It is noteworthy that from April 1, heavy vehicles plying on the National Highway will have to pay more as toll. As soon as April 1 arrives, the new rates will be applicable from 12 midnight. Preparations for collecting money in toll at higher rates have been completed. There has been an increase of Rs 5 in heavy vehicles like dumper, bus, truck etc. Vehicles larger than this will have to pay Rs 10 more.
Yesterday, the Punjab government had given great relief to the people by announcing the closure of two more plazas in Punjab. There are two toll plazas on the way from Ludhiana to Barnala. One toll plaza is located at Rakba village near Mullanpur and the other toll plaza is at Mahal Kalan village.