Sambalpur: Rising Concerns for Sambalpur Residents; Toll Gates Surround the City, Paying Tolls Becomes Unavoidable
Toll Collection Expands
Sambalpur: Sambalpur residents now have to pay toll fees whenever they travel on national highways by car. Previously, tolls were collected only when traveling from Sambalpur to Bargarh, where a toll gate was installed near Barahagoda. However, toll collection has now extended in multiple directions, increasing public dissatisfaction.
New Toll Points Installed
Recently, a toll gate was also installed near Pradhanpali on the Biju Expressway, collecting higher toll charges. This has sparked public dissatisfaction in the area. Furthermore, vehicles traveling from Sambalpur towards Deogarh and Keonjhar on the national highway must also pay toll fees.
Toll Collection Begins Before Road Completion
Interestingly, toll collection started even before the complete construction of the roads was finished. The contractor began collecting tolls at various points, causing frustration among locals.
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New Toll Collection on Sambalpur-Angul Road
More recently, toll fees have also been imposed on vehicles using the Sambalpur-Angul national highway, despite the road not being fully completed. This move has further fueled public anger.
Public Protests and Discontent
Local vehicle owners and residents, especially from Jujumura, staged protests against the toll collections just a few days ago. However, the concerned contractor has not taken significant steps to address these issues.
Growing Public Frustration
With toll gates appearing in almost all directions around Sambalpur, residents are increasingly expressing frustration as toll payments have become unavoidable for daily travel.
