The reported escalation in construction costs for the M-12 highway could push the price of traveling on any open segment higher. State backed data shared by Avtodor, cited by Kommersant, indicates that the per kilometer charge on this toll route may jump from the current rate of three rubles to as much as eight rubles. The projection suggests motorists could feel the impact sooner rather than later, especially for trips along the new Moscow to Kazan corridor.
This potential change had been anticipated as far back as March, when the Ministry of Transport floated the idea of raising tolls from three to eight rubles per kilometer and public sentiment leaned toward acceptance of the plan. The confirmation of such adjustments would mark a notable shift in the pricing framework for Russian tolled lanes and could reshape driving decisions for long-haul travelers and commercial fleets alike.
The first section of the M-12 toll road linking Moscow and Kazan was opened at the start of September, with the route running roughly parallel to the M-7 Gorky highway toward Vladimir. The future design extends south toward Murom, Arzamas, and Kanash, offering a more direct path for some regional connections. If the new toll rate takes effect, the total cost for a typical Moscow to Kazan journey on the M-12 could reach about 6,400 rubles, a figure that would redefine budgeting for those routes.
- The price increases are not limited to the M-12. The central ring road around Moscow is also expected to see higher charges, alongside the M-1 Belarus, M-4 Don, and M-3 Ukraine corridors, according to the same supply of data from Avtodor and reporting outlets.
- For readers looking for more practical insights, industry coverage on social platforms such as Odnoklassniki continues to discuss how these toll adjustments might influence daily commuting and long-distance travel plans.
With the potential toll revisions on multiple major routes, travellers and logistics operators are urged to reassess route choices, fuel planning, and delivery timelines. The shift could encourage some to seek alternative routes with lower toll exposure, while others may adjust travel schedules to minimize per-kilometer costs. In the broader context, the changes reflect ongoing efforts to fund highway maintenance, infrastructure upgrades, and capacity enhancements across the national road network, a topic under continuous public and governmental review.
As this situation develops, observers note that the impact on consumer transportation costs will hinge on the final toll schedule, exemptions, and any regional variations that may be introduced. Stakeholders in urban planning, freight logistics, and private travel will likely monitor updates closely, weighing the trade-offs between faster long-haul routes and the higher price tag that can accompany them. The latest figures and official confirmations continue to be issued by state authorities and the infrastructure agency responsible for toll road governance, with media outlets citing Avtodor as a primary data source.
Cited from Avtodor via Kommersant.