Samakhiyali Toll Plaza is an important toll collection point on National Highway 41 in Kutch district, Gujarat. It serves vehicles travelling between Samakhiyali, Bhachau, Gandhidham, Kandla, Mundra, Anjar and Bhuj.
The plaza is situated near Samakhiyali town in Bhachau taluka. It collects toll for the Samakhiyali–Gandhidham highway section and handles private cars, buses, tourist vehicles and substantial port-related commercial traffic.
The name is written in several ways, including Samakhiyali, Samakhiali and Samkhiyali. These spellings generally refer to the same toll plaza.
Older highway records may identify the road as NH 8A. Following the renumbering of National Highways, the Samakhiyali–Gandhidham route is now officially numbered NH 41.
Samakhiyali Toll Plaza Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Official name | Samakhiyali Fee Plaza |
| Common spellings | Samakhiyali, Samakhiali and Samkhiyali |
| Location | Near Samakhiyali town |
| Taluka | Bhachau |
| District | Kutch |
| State | Gujarat |
| Current highway number | NH 41 |
| Former highway number | NH 8A |
| Highway section | Samakhiyali–Gandhidham |
| Toll-plaza chainage | Km 308.600 |
| Tollable distance | 56.160 km |
| FASTag plaza code | 100001 |
| Project type | BOT Toll |
| Highway configuration | Six-lane highway |
| Number of toll lanes | Sixteen |
| Commercial operation began | June 10, 2003 |
| Concession period | Up to September 10, 2034 |
| Concessionaire | L&T Samakhiali Gandhidham Tollway Limited |
| Main payment method | FASTag |
| Toll control room | 8130006493 |
| National Highway helpline | 1033 |
| Approximate coordinates | 23.308555, 70.490590 |
| Nearest police station | Samakhiyali Police Station |
| NHAI project office | PIU Gandhidham |
Samakhiyali Toll Plaza is part of a major industrial and port corridor. Heavy trucks and trailers travelling towards Kandla, Gandhidham and Mundra form a large share of the traffic using this road.
Samakhiyali Toll Plaza Rates
The following toll charges are applicable from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
| Vehicle category | Single journey | Return journey | Monthly pass |
| Car, jeep or van | ₹85 | ₹130 | ₹2,915 |
| Light commercial vehicle or minibus | ₹140 | ₹210 | ₹4,710 |
| Bus or two-axle truck | ₹295 | ₹445 | ₹9,865 |
| Commercial vehicle with up to three axles | ₹465 | ₹695 | ₹15,475 |
| Four-to-six-axle vehicle | ₹465 | ₹695 | ₹15,475 |
| Heavy construction or earth-moving equipment | ₹465 | ₹695 | ₹15,475 |
| Vehicle with seven or more axles | ₹565 | ₹850 | ₹18,840 |
A car, jeep or van pays ₹85 for one passage through Samakhiyali Toll Plaza.
An eligible outward and return journey costs ₹130 when the second crossing is completed within 24 hours using the same FASTag.
The standard monthly pass for a car, jeep or van costs ₹2,915. It is intended for frequent travellers and is different from the special local monthly pass.
Single and Return-Journey Charges Explained
The ₹85 car charge applies to one crossing through Samakhiyali Toll Plaza.
The ₹130 return rate covers one outward crossing and one eligible return crossing. It does not mean that ₹130 is charged separately in both directions.
A typical FASTag transaction may appear as:
- First crossing: ₹85
- Eligible return crossing: ₹45
- Total charge for both crossings: ₹130
The same active FASTag should be used for both journeys.
If the vehicle returns after the permitted 24-hour period, the second crossing may be treated as another single journey and charged ₹85.
Drivers should keep both FASTag transaction messages until the return journey is complete.
Local Resident Monthly Pass
A person living within 20 kilometres of Samakhiyali 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 the 2026–27 financial year is:
₹360 per month
Applicants may be required to provide:
- 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 toll administration must verify that the applicant lives within the prescribed 20-kilometre distance.
The pass is linked to one resident, vehicle and FASTag. Merely owning a vehicle registered in Kutch district does not automatically qualify its owner for the concession.
Local Commercial Vehicle Concession
The current tariff does not publish a separate reduced-rate table for commercial vehicles registered in Kutch district.
Commercial vehicle owners should not assume that a local registration number will automatically result in a discounted FASTag deduction.
Any concession may depend on:
- Vehicle registration category
- Commercial permit
- Registered business address
- Regular operating route
- FASTag details
- Terms of the concession agreement
- Approval from the toll administration
Taxi, bus, truck and goods-vehicle operators should contact the toll control room before applying or expecting a reduced rate.
Address and Exact Location
The commonly used address is: Samakhiyali Toll Plaza, Km 308.600, NH 41, near Samakhiyali, Bhachau Taluka, Kutch District, Gujarat 370150.
The approximate coordinates are:
- Latitude: 23.308555
- Longitude: 70.490590
Directions to Samakhiyali Toll Plaza
1. From Gandhidham
Join NH 41 and travel east towards Anjar-side connections, Bhachau and Samakhiyali.
Continue on the Samakhiyali-bound carriageway. Follow the toll-lane signs while approaching the plaza.
A Gandhidham-to-Samakhiyali journey normally crosses this toll point.
2. From Kandla Port
Travel towards Gandhidham using the appropriate port road.
From Gandhidham, join NH 41 towards Samakhiyali and Bhachau. The route carries substantial container, tanker and trailer traffic.
3. From Mundra
Travel towards Anjar or Gandhidham using the appropriate highway connection.
Join NH 41 towards Samakhiyali. The complete Mundra-to-Samakhiyali journey may involve other road or port-related toll charges depending on the route selected.
4. From Bhuj
Travel east towards Bhachau or Anjar using the most suitable highway route.
Join NH 41 towards Gandhidham or Samakhiyali according to the chosen connection. Whether Samakhiyali Toll Plaza is crossed depends on the precise route and destination.
5. From Bhachau
Travel towards Samakhiyali and join NH 41 through an authorised junction.
Continue towards Gandhidham. The toll plaza is situated near the Samakhiyali side of the route.
From Morbi
Travel west on NH 27 towards Maliya, Surajbari and Samakhiyali.
After reaching Samakhiyali, continue towards Gandhidham using NH 41. A Morbi-to-Gandhidham journey generally crosses both Surajbari and Samakhiyali toll plazas.
6. From Rajkot
Travel towards Morbi and Maliya using NH 27.
Continue through Surajbari towards Samakhiyali. Join NH 41 for Gandhidham, Kandla or Anjar.
The complete Rajkot-to-Gandhidham journey may cross several toll plazas. Samakhiyali’s ₹85 car charge is only one part of the total toll cost.
7. From Radhanpur
Travel west on NH 27 towards Santalpur, Bhachau-side connections and Samakhiyali.
The journey may cross Varahi, Bhalgam, Bhiladi or other plazas depending on the exact highway section used.
Samakhiyali and Surajbari Toll Plazas Are Different
Samakhiyali Toll Plaza and Surajbari Toll Plaza are separate toll collection points on adjoining highway sections.
Surajbari Toll Plaza is situated at Km 286.655 on the Garamore–Samakhiyali section of NH 27.
Samakhiyali Toll Plaza is situated at Km 308.600 on the Samakhiyali–Gandhidham section of NH 41.
A vehicle travelling from Morbi towards Gandhidham, Kandla or Mundra may cross both plazas.
Separate FASTag deductions at Surajbari and Samakhiyali are therefore not automatically duplicate charges.
Their plaza codes are:
- Surajbari Toll Plaza: 96001
- Samakhiyali Toll Plaza: 100001
Drivers should compare the plaza name, transaction time, amount and route before reporting a duplicate deduction.
Samakhiyali Junction and Toll Plaza Are Different Locations
Samakhiyali Junction is an important road and railway connection near the town.
The toll plaza is located on the Samakhiyali–Gandhidham highway section. It is not situated directly inside the railway-station premises or central market area.
A person travelling only within Samakhiyali may not necessarily cross the toll plaza. The result depends on the highway entry point and destination.
FASTag and Payment Information
FASTag is the standard payment method at Samakhiyali 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 proper vehicle category
- Has completed the required verification
- Is not damaged, suspended or blacklisted
Maintain sufficient distance from the vehicle ahead while entering a toll lane. This is particularly important because the plaza handles a large number of trucks and trailers.
Following a heavy vehicle too closely may interfere with FASTag scanning.
The transaction message may display Samakhiyali, Samakhiali, LTSGTL or plaza code 100001.
An incorrect deduction can be reported through the FASTag-issuing bank, RajmargYatra or National Highway helpline 1033.
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 remains valid for one year from activation or 200 eligible National Highway and National Expressway fee-plaza crossings, whichever occurs first.
One passage through Samakhiyali Toll Plaza normally counts as one crossing. Travelling through the plaza and later returning generally counts as two crossings.
Before relying on the Annual Pass, ensure that:
- The vehicle is privately registered
- The vehicle is non-commercial
- Its registered category is car, jeep or van
- The existing FASTag is active
- The tag is linked to the correct vehicle number
- Annual Pass activation has been completed successfully
The Annual Pass is activated on the existing FASTag and cannot be transferred to another vehicle.
Highway Facilities and Emergency Contacts
Three truck lay-bys are listed on the Samakhiyali–Gandhidham project section.
One static weighbridge is operational on the left-hand side of the highway. Another planned weighbridge site has faced land-related delays.
A dedicated public rest area is not listed directly at the plaza.
| Service | Contact number |
| National Highway assistance | 1033 |
| Highway emergency service | 1073 |
| Government ambulance | 108 |
| Medical emergency service | 102 |
| Toll control room | 8130006493 |
| Crane assistance | 9913473577, 8238882220 |
| Ambulance assistance | 8905773232, 9925967025 |
| Route-patrol assistance | 6359906836, 6359906837 |
| Samakhiyali Police Station | 02837-283542 |
| Vagad Welfare Hospital | 02837-224041 |
| NHAI PIU Gandhidham | 8130006130 |
| NHAI Regional Office, Gandhinagar | 8130006047 |
When requesting assistance, provide:
- NH 41 as the highway number
- Direction of travel
- Nearest kilometre marker
- Nearby junction or village
- Vehicle registration number
- Nature of the emergency
Traffic and Safety Tips
Samakhiyali Toll Plaza may experience increased traffic during:
- Port-related freight movement
- Morning and evening truck traffic
- Public holidays and long weekends
- Rann of Kutch tourist season
- Festival journeys
- Road repairs or diversions
- Strong winds
- Dust storms
- Monsoon rainfall
- Accidents involving heavy vehicles
Choose the correct toll lane early and avoid sudden lane changes near the booths.
The highway carries container trailers, tankers, buses and oversized commercial vehicles. Maintain additional distance and avoid driving in a truck’s blind spot.
Strong crosswinds and blowing dust may reduce vehicle control and visibility on open stretches of the Kutch highway.
Drivers should not stop near the toll lanes or on the active highway shoulder except during a genuine emergency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Why do some records show NH 8A instead of NH 41?
A: NH 8A was the former highway number for the Samakhiyali–Gandhidham corridor. The route is now officially numbered NH 41, although older toll systems may continue to display NH 8A.
Q2: Will a Morbi-to-Gandhidham journey cross both Surajbari and Samakhiyali toll plazas?
A: Normally, yes. Surajbari covers the Garamore–Samakhiyali section, while Samakhiyali covers the following road section towards Gandhidham.
Q3: Why did FASTag deduct ₹85 first and ₹45 during the return?
A: The eligible car return rate is ₹130 in total. The system may deduct ₹85 during the first crossing and the remaining ₹45 when the vehicle returns within 24 hours using the same FASTag.
Q4: Why does my FASTag message spell the plaza as Samakhiali or Samkhiyali?
A: Different databases use slightly different English spellings. Samakhiyali, Samakhiali and Samkhiyali normally refer to the same plaza with code 100001.
