Maharashtra government has announced toll waiver for vehicles carrying Ganesh devotees, headed towards Konkan, for Ganeshotsav 2026.
Public Works Department (PWD) has issued a circular on September 8, 2026, announcing the toll waiver and arrangements to facilitate smooth movement of vehicles carrying Ganesh devotees towards Konkan. This toll waiver will remain in force for 17 days, starting from September 11 till September 27, 2026.
Roads and Highways Where Toll Waiver is Applicable
- Mumbai-Pune-Bengaluru National Highway (NH48)
- Mumbai-Goa National Highway (NH66)
- All PWD roads leading towards Konkan
- All MSRDC roads leading towards Konkan
- Atal Setu
MSRTC Buses Also Covered for Toll Waiver
All MSRTC buses headed towards Konkan during the said duration will also be eligible for toll waiver, eventually benefitting the travelers through ticket prices.
How to Avail Toll Waiver
Vehicles will need to display a sticker/pass, clearly stating Ganeshotsav 2026 Konkan Darshan. The pass will contain vehicle and traveler details. The passes/stickers can be obtained from:
- Police Stations
- Traffic Police Chowkies
- Regional Transport Offices (RTO)
The government has clearly stated that the same pass/sticker will be valid for toll waiver for the return journey when the devotees will travel back to Mumbai, Thane, Pune and other places after Ganeshotsav.
The government has instructed the Police and RTOs to publicise the availability of the passes and where and how they can be obtained. They have further been instructed to keep a record of the passes issued.
