Road Board Nepal has begun preparations to install digital toll gates on 22 national highways to modernize road fee collection. The move aims to replace manual systems that are prone to corruption and safety risks. A digital toll gate is already in operation on the Bhairahawa–Bhumahi road, charging Rs 30 for heavy vehicles and Rs 20 for smaller ones. Each automated gate costs around Rs 50 million. Planned locations include the Nagdhunga Tunnel, Narayanghat–Butwal, and Muglin–Pokhara corridors. Revenue collected will be deposited directly into the board’s central account for road maintenance and bridge repairs.
