Centre removes temporary toll plaza on NH-66 at Arikady in Kerala's Kasaragod district
The Road Transport Ministry announced on 4 February 2026 that the temporary toll plaza near Arikady on NH-66 in Kasaragod district, Kerala, will be removed with immediate effect.
Summary
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways announced on 4 February 2026 that the temporary toll plaza near Arikady on National Highway 66 in Kasaragod district, Kerala, will be removed with immediate effect. Minister of State Harsh Malhotra announced the decision at a press conference in New Delhi. The ministry said it reviewed the issue after representations about hardship to local residents and concluded that immediate corrective action was needed.
Key facts
- Announced
- 4 February 2026
- Location
- Arikady, NH-66, Kasaragod district, Kerala
- Decision
- Temporary toll plaza removed with immediate effect
- Announced by
- MoS Harsh Malhotra
Practice MCQs 1 questions
The temporary toll plaza at Arikady, removed by the Centre on 4 February 2026, is on which National Highway?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — NH-66
The Arikady toll plaza is on NH-66 in Kasaragod district, Kerala.