Highway tolls for travel in the Sverdlovsk region have been revealed
The Regional Economic Commission in the Sverdlovsk region has devised a payment system for vehicles driving on its paid roads, currently undergoing an anti-corruption review. This new system divides paid roads and bridges into two groups: those reconstructed under concession agreements and the rest. The charges will be based on the vehicle's category, determined by the number of axles and height.
For instance, motorcycles and passenger cars will pay 17.3 rubles per kilometer, while trucks and buses' rates will range from 26.2 to 34.6 rubles, depending on their height. Heavier trucks over 2.6 meters will pay a higher rate of 55.57 rubles.
Annual indexing will change the toll amounts, taking into account the cumulative consumer price index for the period from 2025 to the current year as determined by the Russian Federation's social and economic development forecast. Originally, our source reported that this system would start collecting fees in 2027, primarily from vehicles registered outside the Sverdlovsk region.
This system will work barrier-free, so drivers won't need to stop at toll booths, reducing potential traffic congestion. The system will automatically detect a vehicle's license plate number, and drivers can select from various payment options such as a transponder or the website. Free alternative routes will still be available. Experts predict that using the paid section could prove more cost-effective than dealing with city traffic and congestion.
While we don't have specific information about the timeline for implementing tolls for out-of-region vehicles, it's worth noting that toll systems frequently follow a series of regulatory and technical steps. Barrier-free tolling, commonly employing electronic systems, is popular due to its efficiency and reduced congestion. The decision to implement tolls might involve coordination between local and national authorities and could necessitate changes in legislation or agreements between regions. Official announcements from the Sverdlovsk region's transportation or government websites should provide the most accurate and up-to-date information on the topic.
I'm not sure if the implementation of tolls for out-of-region vehicles in the paid transportation system of the Sverdlovsk region will follow the same timeline as for its residents. Given that this new system is primarily designed to primarily collect fees from vehicles registered outside the region, it might require further coordination between local and national authorities, which could necessitate changes in legislation or agreements between regions.
