Kini Toll Plaza is an important toll collection point on National Highway 48 in Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It serves vehicles travelling between Pune, Satara, Karad, Kolhapur, Kagal, Belagavi and Bengaluru.
The plaza is located near Kini village in Hatkanangale taluka, north of Kolhapur city. It forms part of the Satara–Kagal highway section and handles private cars, passenger buses, tourist vehicles and substantial commercial traffic.
Older road signs, addresses and toll records may identify the highway as NH 4. Following the renumbering of National Highways, the Mumbai–Pune–Kolhapur–Bengaluru corridor is now officially numbered NH 48.
Kini Toll Plaza Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Official name | Kini Fee Plaza |
| Common name | Kini Toll Plaza |
| Location | Near Kini and Kini-Wathar |
| Taluka | Hatkanangale |
| District | Kolhapur |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Current highway number | NH 48 |
| Former highway number | NH 4 |
| Highway section | Satara–Kagal |
| Toll-plaza chainage | Km 634.500 |
| Tollable distance | Approximately 61.389 km |
| FASTag plaza code | 44002 |
| Current authority | NHAI |
| Original project category | BOT Toll project |
| Current listing category | Public-funded operation |
| Number of toll lanes | Eight |
| Original commercial operation | October 24, 2005 |
| Current listed operator | Welcome Infratoll Limited |
| Main payment method | FASTag |
| National Highway helpline | 1033 |
| Approximate coordinates | 16.876705, 74.298300 |
| Nearest major city | Kolhapur |
| NHAI project office | PIU Kolhapur |
Kini and Tasawade were originally associated with the same Satara–Kagal toll project. After the earlier concession period ended, responsibility for the plazas moved under NHAI.
Kini Toll Plaza Rates
The complete 2026–27 category-wise tariff is not displayed consistently across the currently accessible toll databases.
The following is the latest complete publicly listed rate schedule for Kini Toll Plaza. Drivers should verify the amount shown on the plaza tariff board because some current route databases show a ₹105 car return charge instead of ₹100.
| Vehicle category | Single journey | Return journey | Standard monthly pass |
| Car, jeep or van | ₹65 | ₹100–₹105 | ₹2,190 |
| Light commercial vehicle or minibus | ₹105 | ₹160 | ₹3,540 |
| Bus or two-axle truck | ₹220 | ₹335 | ₹7,415 |
| Commercial vehicle with up to three axles | ₹245 | ₹365 | ₹8,085 |
| Four-to-six-axle vehicle | ₹350 | ₹525 | ₹11,625 |
| Heavy construction or earth-moving equipment | ₹350 | ₹525 | ₹11,625 |
| Vehicle with seven or more axles | ₹425 | ₹635 | ₹14,155 |
A car, jeep or van normally pays ₹65 for one passage through Kini Toll Plaza.
The return charge applies when the outward and return crossings are completed within the permitted period using the same FASTag.
Because the online databases are displaying different return figures, drivers should check:
- The amount displayed at the toll lane
- The FASTag transaction message
- The effective date written on the tariff board
- Whether the return crossing was completed within 24 hours
- Whether both crossings used the same FASTag
Single and Return-Journey Charges Explained
The ₹65 car rate applies to one passage through Kini Toll Plaza.
Under the ₹100 return schedule, a typical FASTag deduction may appear as:
- First crossing: ₹65
- Eligible return crossing: ₹35
- Total charge for both crossings: ₹100
Where the revised ₹105 return figure is applied, the second deduction may be ₹40, making the total ₹105.
The same active FASTag should be used for both journeys.
A vehicle returning after the permitted 24-hour period may be charged another complete single-journey toll.
Drivers should keep both transaction messages until the return journey is complete. This makes it easier to dispute an incorrect deduction.
Why Kini Rates Differ Across Toll Websites
Kini Toll Plaza has undergone changes in its operating arrangement and tariff presentation.
Different databases currently display:
- An older April 2025 NHAI schedule
- A reduced or revised schedule effective from October 2025
- Route-calculator figures used during 2026
- Monthly-pass amounts based on an older fee-rule system
This creates confusion because one website may show ₹70 for a car, another may show ₹65, and a route calculator may show ₹105 for the return journey.
The amount actually displayed at the toll plaza and deducted through FASTag should be treated as the operative charge.
An outdated online calculator does not automatically prove that a FASTag transaction is incorrect.
Local Commercial Vehicle Rates
The latest complete published schedule lists reduced rates for qualifying commercial vehicles registered within the district of the toll plaza.
| Vehicle category | Listed local commercial rate |
| Commercial car, jeep or van | ₹35 |
| Light commercial vehicle or minibus | ₹55 |
| Bus or two-axle truck | ₹110 |
| Commercial vehicle with up to three axles | ₹120 |
| Four-to-six-axle vehicle | ₹175 |
| Heavy construction or earth-moving equipment | ₹175 |
| Vehicle with seven or more axles | ₹215 |
A Kolhapur district registration number may not activate the reduced rate automatically.
The vehicle owner may need to submit:
- Vehicle registration certificate
- Valid commercial permit
- Business or residential-address proof
- Active FASTag linked to the vehicle
- Proof that the vehicle regularly operates locally
- Completed concession application
- Any additional document requested by the toll office
The toll administration must verify the documents and link the approved concession to the particular vehicle and FASTag.
Local Resident Monthly Pass
Residents living within 20 kilometres of Kini Toll Plaza may apply for a concessional monthly pass for an eligible privately owned, non-commercial car, jeep or van.
Public records currently show different older Kini-specific local-pass amounts, including ₹305 and ₹350. A clearly updated Kini-specific amount for the complete 2026–27 financial year is not consistently displayed.
Applicants should confirm the payable amount through the toll office or RajmargYatra before making payment.
Documents normally required include:
- Vehicle registration certificate
- Aadhaar card or another identity document
- Current residential-address proof
- Active FASTag linked to the vehicle
- Registered mobile number
- Recent photograph
- Completed local-pass application
The residence must be within the permitted distance from the toll plaza.
Merely having a Kolhapur registration number does not automatically qualify the vehicle. The pass is normally linked to one resident, vehicle and FASTag.
Address and Exact Location
The commonly used address is: Kini Toll Plaza, NH 48, Kini-Wathar, Hatkanangale Taluka, Kolhapur District, Maharashtra 416112.
The approximate coordinates are:
Latitude: 16.876705
Longitude: 74.298300
Directions to Kini Toll Plaza
1. From Kolhapur
Join NH 48 and travel north towards Kini, Peth Naka, Karad, Satara and Pune.
Continue on the Pune-bound carriageway. Follow the toll-lane signs while approaching Kini-Wathar.
The plaza is located north of the main Kolhapur urban area.
2. From Kagal
Travel north on NH 48 through Kolhapur towards Kini, Karad and Pune.
Depending on the starting point, the journey may cross Kognoli Toll Plaza before reaching Kolhapur. Continue north after Kolhapur to reach Kini Toll Plaza.
3. From Karad
Travel south on NH 48 towards Peth Naka, Kini and Kolhapur.
The journey generally crosses Tasawade Toll Plaza before reaching Kini. Continue on the Bengaluru-bound carriageway and follow the Kini toll signs.
4. From Satara
Join NH 48 and travel south towards Karad, Peth Naka, Kolhapur and Belagavi.
A normal Satara-to-Kolhapur journey may cross Tasawade and Kini toll plazas because they cover different portions of the highway.
5. From Pune
Travel south on NH 48 through Khed Shivapur, Shirwal, Satara and Karad.
Continue towards Kolhapur. The complete Pune–Kolhapur journey crosses several toll plazas, so the Kini charge is only one part of the total toll cost.
6. From Sangli
Travel towards Peth Naka using the appropriate road from Sangli, Miraj or Islampur.
Join NH 48 towards Kolhapur. Whether Kini Toll Plaza is crossed depends on the exact point where the vehicle joins the highway.
7. From Belagavi
Travel north on NH 48 through Kognoli, Kagal and Kolhapur.
Continue towards Kini, Karad and Satara. A longer Belagavi-to-Satara journey may cross Kognoli, Kini and Tasawade toll plazas.
Kini and Tasawade Toll Plazas Are Different
Kini and Tasawade are separate toll plazas on the Satara–Kagal section of NH 48.
Kini Toll Plaza is located north of Kolhapur at Km 634.500.
Tasawade Toll Plaza is located farther north near Karad at Km 694.150.
A vehicle travelling between Kolhapur and Satara or Pune may cross both plazas.
Separate FASTag deductions from Kini and Tasawade are therefore not automatically duplicate charges. Each plaza collects toll for a different portion of the corridor.
Their FASTag plaza codes are:
- Kini Toll Plaza: 44002
- Tasawade Toll Plaza: 44001
Kini and Kognoli Toll Plazas Are Different
Kognoli Toll Plaza is located south of Kolhapur near the Maharashtra–Karnataka border.
Kini Toll Plaza is located north of Kolhapur.
A vehicle travelling from Satara or Pune towards Belagavi may cross:
- Tasawade Toll Plaza
- Kini Toll Plaza
- Kognoli Toll Plaza
Each toll point covers a separate highway project or section. Drivers should compare the exact plaza names and transaction times before reporting duplicate deductions.
FASTag and Payment Information
FASTag is the standard payment method at Kini Toll Plaza.
Before travelling, ensure that the FASTag:
- Is active and has sufficient balance
- Is correctly attached to the windscreen
- Is linked to the correct registration number
- Shows the correct vehicle category
- Has completed the required verification
- Is not damaged, suspended or blacklisted
Maintain sufficient distance from the vehicle ahead while entering the toll lane. Following a truck or bus too closely may interfere with FASTag scanning.
The transaction message should display Kini Toll Plaza or plaza code 44002.
An incorrect deduction can be reported through:
- The FASTag-issuing bank
- RajmargYatra
- National Highway helpline 1033
- The dedicated incorrect-deduction complaint system
Keep the transaction message, vehicle number, lane number and crossing time available while filing the complaint.
FASTag Annual Pass
The NHAI FASTag Annual Pass costs ₹3,075 for the 2026–27 financial year.
It is available for eligible privately registered, non-commercial cars, jeeps and vans. The pass is valid for one year from activation or 200 eligible fee-plaza crossings, whichever occurs first.
Kini Toll Plaza has recorded Annual Pass transactions and operates as a National Highway fee plaza.
One passage through Kini normally counts as one crossing. Passing through the plaza and returning through it generally counts as two crossings.
Before relying on the pass, ensure that:
- The vehicle is privately registered
- The vehicle is non-commercial
- Its category is car, jeep or van
- The existing FASTag is active
- The FASTag is linked to the full vehicle number
- Annual Pass activation has been completed successfully
The Annual Pass is linked to the existing FASTag and cannot be transferred to another vehicle.
Highway Facilities and Emergency Contacts
The current public plaza listing does not show a dedicated NHAI rest area, truck lay-by or static weighbridge directly at Kini Toll Plaza.
Fuel stations, restaurants, repair shops and other facilities are available around Kini, Peth Naka and Kolhapur.
| Service | Contact number |
| National Highway assistance | 1033 |
| Highway emergency service | 1073 |
| Government ambulance | 108 |
| Medical emergency service | 102 |
| Toll-plaza in-charge | 9975706412 |
| Crane assistance | 8308659183 |
| Ambulance assistance | 9368301639 |
| Additional ambulance contacts | 9975729200, 9561249650, 9096555296 |
| Route-patrol assistance | 7888006227, 7888006228 |
| Vadgaon Police Station | 0230-2471021 |
| PIU Kolhapur | 8130006203 |
| NHAI Regional Office, Mumbai | 8130006058 |
Nearby medical facilities include the rural hospital at Vadgaon and hospitals around Kini, Hatkanangale and Kolhapur.
When requesting assistance, provide:
- NH 48 as the highway number
- Direction of travel
- Nearest kilometre marker or landmark
- Vehicle registration number
- Nature of the emergency
Traffic and Safety Tips
Kini Toll Plaza may experience increased traffic during:
- Friday and Sunday travel periods
- Public holidays and long weekends
- Ganesh festival and Diwali journeys
- Summer holiday travel
- Heavy truck and interstate bus movement
- Highway widening work
- Temporary diversions
- Monsoon rainfall
- Accidents or vehicle breakdowns
Choose the correct toll lane early and avoid sudden lane changes near the booths.
NH 48 carries substantial freight traffic between Mumbai, Pune, Kolhapur, Belagavi and Bengaluru. Maintain additional distance from trailers, trucks and buses.
During the monsoon, reduce speed and watch for water accumulation, potholes, uneven road surfaces and temporary diversions.
Do not stop near the toll lanes or on the active highway shoulder except during a genuine emergency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Why do some websites show ₹65 while an older NHAI page shows ₹70?
The publicly accessible databases contain tariff schedules from different effective periods. Kini’s operating arrangement and rates were revised after the older April 2025 schedule, so the toll board and actual FASTag deduction should be checked.
Q2. Will a Pune-to-Kolhapur journey cross both Tasawade and Kini?
Normally, yes. Vehicles travelling south on NH 48 generally cross Tasawade near Karad and Kini north of Kolhapur. They are separate toll plazas.
Q3. Why does the FASTag message show NH 4 instead of NH 48?
NH 4 was the former number of the Mumbai–Pune–Kolhapur–Bengaluru corridor. The same road is now officially numbered NH 48, but older toll systems may continue showing NH 4.
Q4. How can a nearby resident obtain a local monthly pass?
The vehicle owner should submit the registration certificate, identity proof, residential-address proof and active FASTag details. The residence must be verified within the prescribed distance, and the current fee should be confirmed with the Kini toll office or RajmargYatra.
