From Financialexpress · Anamika Sinha · · 1m 10s
Jharkhand Highways Get NHAI's Rs 1,380 Crore Push
NHAI to privatize toll collection on 137.57km Jharkhand highways via TOT model by Dec 2026.
In brief
NHAI to privatize toll collection on 137.57km Jharkhand highways via TOT model by Dec 2026. NHAI will privatize toll collection and maintenance for 137.57km of Jharkhand highways through a Rs 1,380 crore TOT project with bids closing Dec 16, 2026. Originally reported by Financialexpress.
NHAI's TOT Project for Jharkhand
NHAI plans to privatize toll collection and maintenance on a 137.57 km stretch of NH-43 and NH-18 in Jharkhand through a Rs 1,380 crore TOT model project.
Project Scope
The project covers three sections: Ranchi-Rargaon (77.3 km), Chowka-Sahabeda (16.05 km), and Saharbeda-Mahulia (44.22 km) totaling 137.57 km.
Bid Details
Bids close December 16, 2026 at 11 am with opening on December 17 at 11:30 am.
Project Value
The TOT project is valued at approximately Rs 1,380 crore for 137.57 km of Jharkhand highways.
Previous Monetization
NHAI previously identified 17 highway assets across nine states for possible monetization through TOT and InvIT models.
What This Means for Drivers
Private operators will manage toll collection and maintenance for the Ranchi-Mahulia corridor after selection.
The short version
NHAI will privatize toll collection and maintenance for 137.57km of Jharkhand highways through a Rs 1,380 crore TOT project with bids closing Dec 16, 2026.
