Krishnavaram Toll Plaza is an important National Highway fee-collection point on NH 16 in Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located near Krishnavaram village in Kirlampudi Mandal on the Tuni-Diwancheruvu highway section.
The plaza serves private cars, buses, tourist vehicles, trucks and commercial traffic travelling between Tuni, Annavaram, Peddapuram, Jaggampeta, Rajamahendravaram, Kakinada and Visakhapatnam.
Older NHAI records place Krishnavaram in the former East Godavari district. Following district reorganisation, Krishnavaram village is now in Kakinada district. FASTag statements normally show Krishnavaram or plaza code 70001.
Krishnavaram Toll Plaza Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Official name | Krishnavaram Fee Plaza |
| Common name | Krishnavaram Toll Plaza |
| Location | Krishnavaram village, Kirlampudi Mandal |
| District | Kakinada |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Highway number | NH 16 |
| Highway section | Tuni-Diwancheruvu |
| Toll-plaza chainage | Km 865.553 |
| Current listed tollable distance | 84.400 kilometres |
| FASTag plaza code | 70001 |
| Project type | BOT (Toll) |
| Number of toll lanes | Eight |
| Fee notification date | July 26, 2012 |
| Commercial operation date | May 25, 2005 |
| Concessionaire / collection agency | Diwancheruvu Tollways Pvt. Ltd. |
| Plaza control room | 8130006324 |
| Toll-plaza in-charge | G V Rao – 7997971010 |
| National Highway helpline | 1033 |
| Approximate coordinates | 17.215448, 82.110700 |
| Nearest police station | Kirlampudi Police Station |
| NHAI project office | PIU Rajamahendravaram |
| Postal area | Krishnavaram, Kirlampudi, Andhra Pradesh 533435 |
Krishnavaram Toll Plaza Rates
The following charges apply from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
| Vehicle category | Single journey | Return journey | Monthly pass | Local commercial rate |
| Car, jeep or van | ₹115 | ₹170 | ₹3,775 | ₹55 |
| Light commercial vehicle or minibus | ₹185 | ₹275 | ₹6,095 | ₹90 |
| Bus or two-axle truck | ₹385 | ₹575 | ₹12,770 | ₹190 |
| Commercial vehicle with up to three axles | ₹420 | ₹625 | ₹13,930 | ₹210 |
| Four-to-six-axle vehicle | ₹600 | ₹900 | ₹20,025 | ₹300 |
| Heavy construction or earth-moving equipment | ₹600 | ₹900 | ₹20,025 | ₹300 |
| Vehicle with seven or more axles | ₹730 | ₹1,095 | ₹24,380 | ₹365 |
A private car, jeep or van pays ₹115 for one crossing through Krishnavaram Toll Plaza.
An eligible outward and return journey costs ₹170 when the same vehicle returns through the plaza within 24 hours using the same active FASTag.
The standard monthly pass for a car, jeep or van costs ₹3,775. This is different from the concessional local-resident monthly pass.
Single and Return-Journey Charges Explained
The ₹115 car toll applies to one passage through Krishnavaram Toll Plaza.
The ₹170 return tariff covers one outward crossing and one eligible return crossing. It does not mean that ₹170 is charged during each passage.
A normal FASTag deduction may appear as:
- First crossing: ₹115
- Eligible return crossing within 24 hours: ₹55
- Total charge for both crossings: ₹170
The same vehicle and FASTag should be used for both journeys.
A return after the permitted 24-hour period may be treated as another single journey and charged ₹115.
Keep both FASTag transaction messages until the trip is complete.
Local Commercial Vehicle Rates
Reduced single-journey charges are listed for eligible commercial vehicles registered within the district of the toll plaza.
A qualifying local commercial car, jeep or van may pay ₹55 instead of the regular ₹115 single-journey charge.
The listed local-commercial rates are:
- Car, jeep or van: ₹55
- Light commercial vehicle or minibus: ₹90
- Bus or two-axle truck: ₹190
- Vehicle with up to three axles: ₹210
- Four-to-six-axle vehicle: ₹300
- Heavy construction or earth-moving equipment: ₹300
- Seven or more axles: ₹365
District registration alone may not automatically activate the concession.
The operator may need to submit the registration certificate, commercial permit, local residential or business proof and active FASTag details for verification.
Local Resident Monthly Pass
A person living within 20 kilometres of Krishnavaram Toll Plaza may apply for a concessional monthly pass for a privately owned, non-commercial car, jeep or van.
The local monthly-pass charge for FY 2026–27 is:
₹360 per month
Applicants may be asked for:
- Vehicle registration certificate
- Aadhaar card or another identity document
- Current residential-address proof
- Recent photograph
- Registered mobile number
- Active FASTag details
- Completed local-pass application
The toll administration must verify that the residence falls within the prescribed 20-kilometre distance.
The pass is linked to one resident, one vehicle and one FASTag.
Address and Exact Location
The commonly used address is:
Krishnavaram Toll Plaza, NH 16, Krishnavaram Village, Kirlampudi Mandal, Kakinada District, Andhra Pradesh 533435.
Approximate coordinates:
- Latitude: 17.215448
- Longitude: 82.110700
Directions to Krishnavaram Toll Plaza
1. From Rajamahendravaram
Travel northeast on NH 16 towards Jaggampeta, Kirlampudi, Tuni and Visakhapatnam.
Continue on the main highway towards Krishnavaram. The toll plaza is reached before the Tuni side of the corridor.
2. From Tuni
Travel southwest on NH 16 towards Annavaram, Kirlampudi, Jaggampeta and Rajamahendravaram.
Continue on the main carriageway and follow the toll-lane signs while approaching Krishnavaram.
3. From Kakinada
Use the appropriate road connection through Peddapuram or nearby highway links to reach NH 16.
Continue towards Kirlampudi and Krishnavaram. The exact route depends on the starting point within Kakinada.
4. From Jaggampeta
Join NH 16 towards Kirlampudi, Tuni and Visakhapatnam.
Continue northeast on the main highway. Krishnavaram Toll Plaza is reached after leaving the wider Jaggampeta side.
5. From Visakhapatnam
Travel south on NH 16 towards Anakapalli, Tuni and Rajamahendravaram.
A long Visakhapatnam-to-Rajamahendravaram journey may cross Vempadu Toll Plaza before reaching Krishnavaram.
Krishnavaram and Vempadu Are Different Toll Plazas
Krishnavaram and Vempadu are separate toll facilities on NH 16.
Vempadu is farther north towards Visakhapatnam, while Krishnavaram is in Kirlampudi Mandal on the Tuni-Rajamahendravaram side of the corridor.
A long journey may therefore create separate FASTag deductions at both plazas.
These deductions are not automatically duplicate charges.
When checking a disputed deduction, compare:
- Exact plaza name
- FASTag plaza code
- Toll amount
- Transaction date and time
- Direction of travel
- Vehicle registration number
Krishnavaram Toll Plaza’s FASTag code is 70001.
Why Some Records Still Say East Godavari
Older NHAI toll records identify Kirlampudi and Krishnavaram under East Godavari district because those records pre-date Andhra Pradesh’s district reorganisation.
Krishnavaram village is now administered in Kakinada district.
Older references to East Godavari therefore do not indicate a different toll plaza.
FASTag and Payment Information
FASTag is the standard payment method at Krishnavaram Toll Plaza.
Before travelling, confirm that the FASTag:
- Is active
- Has sufficient balance
- Is fixed correctly to the windscreen
- Is linked to the correct registration number
- Shows the proper vehicle category
- Has completed the required verification
- Is not suspended or blacklisted
Maintain enough distance from the vehicle ahead while entering a toll lane.
For an incorrect deduction, contact:
- FASTag-issuing bank
- RajmargYatra
- Toll-plaza control room
- National Highway helpline 1033
Keep the transaction SMS, vehicle number, date, time, amount and plaza name while filing a complaint.
FASTag Annual Pass
The National Highway FASTag Annual Pass costs ₹3,075 for FY 2026–27.
It is available for eligible privately registered, non-commercial cars, jeeps and vans at participating National Highway and National Expressway fee plazas.
The pass remains valid for:
- One year from activation; or
- 200 eligible crossings,
whichever occurs first.
Before relying on the Annual Pass at Krishnavaram, confirm the plaza’s current eligibility and successful activation through RajmargYatra.
One passage through an eligible fee plaza normally counts as one crossing. Travelling through the plaza and later returning generally uses two crossings.
Facilities and Emergency Contacts
The current plaza listing does not show a dedicated public rest area, truck lay-by or static weighbridge at Krishnavaram Toll Plaza.
Fuel, food, repair and medical services are available in Kirlampudi, Prathipadu, Jaggampeta and nearby highway settlements.
| Service | Contact number |
| National Highway assistance | 1033 |
| Highway emergency service | 1073 |
| Government ambulance | 108 / 102 |
| Plaza control room | 8130006324 |
| Toll-plaza in-charge | 7997971010 |
| Crane assistance | 6304674847 |
| Ambulance assistance | 6304674845 |
| Route-patrol assistance | 6304674848 |
| PIU Rajamahendravaram | 8130006268 |
| NHAI Regional Office, Vijayawada | 8130006067 |
| Concessionaire representative | 9553804666 |
Nearby listed medical facilities include Government Hospital, Prathipadu and Kummari Ganta Satyanarayana Hospital in Jaggampeta.
During an emergency, provide:
- NH 16 as the highway number
- Krishnavaram Toll Plaza as the location
- Direction of travel
- Vehicle registration number
- Nearest village or kilometre marker
- Nature of the emergency
Traffic and Safety Tips
Krishnavaram Toll Plaza may become busy during weekends, public holidays, festival travel and peak freight hours.
NH 16 carries heavy interstate bus, truck and container traffic between Visakhapatnam, the Kakinada-region highways and Rajamahendravaram.
Choose the correct toll lane early and avoid sudden lane changes.
Maintain additional distance behind heavy vehicles and reduce speed during rain, congestion, road repairs or poor visibility.
Do not stop in an active toll lane or on the main carriageway except during a genuine emergency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Is Krishnavaram Toll Plaza on NH 16 or NH 216?
NHAI’s toll-information record identifies Krishnavaram on NH 16. Some newer third-party toll databases display NH 216, but the plaza’s Tuni-Diwancheruvu corridor corresponds to NH 16.
Q2. How much does a car pay at Krishnavaram Toll Plaza in 2026–27?
A car, jeep or van pays ₹115 for a single journey, ₹170 for an eligible return journey within 24 hours and ₹3,775 for the standard monthly pass.
Q3. Why can FASTag deduct ₹115 first and ₹55 on the return?
The published return tariff is ₹170 in total. The system may deduct ₹115 on the first crossing and the remaining ₹55 during the eligible return crossing.
Q4. Will a Tuni-to-Rajamahendravaram journey cross Krishnavaram Toll Plaza?
Normally, yes. Vehicles following the main NH 16 Tuni-Rajamahendravaram corridor generally cross Krishnavaram Toll Plaza.
Q5. How can a nearby resident obtain the ₹360 monthly pass?
The owner should contact the toll office with registration, identity, residential-address and FASTag details. The residence must be verified within 20 kilometres, and the vehicle must be private and non-commercial.
