Toll increases on major NSW roads to begin from Saturday, affecting millions of drivers

In a fresh blow for motorists, toll increases are expected to begin on a number of major Sydney roads.

Millions of motorists have been dealt a blow, with toll increases to kick in across NSW this week.

From Saturday, prices will increase around two per cent across Sydney toll roads as a result of an agreement made by the former government.

The Hills M2 will jump to $9.23, the Lane Cove Tunnel to $3.84, the M5 South West to $5.81, and the Eastern Distributor to $9.09.

Sydney motorists will be hit with an increase on toll roads this week. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

Chris Minns has promised to introduce a $60 cap on toll roads, beginning next year. Picture: John Appleyard

Newly-elected Premier Chris Minns said his government intends to introduce its $60 toll cap at the beginning of 2024.

Under the plan, drivers would not need to pay more than $60 per week in tolls, in a plan manages by Service NSW.

Under the plan, the Premier said prior to the election the government also intended to appoint Professor Allan Fels AO, the former chairman of the ACCC, to lead an overhaul of Sydney’s roads, including leading negotiations with toll operators.

Prior to the election, Minns also promised to reveal the multibillion-dollar toll deals, including Transurban, WestConnex and NorthConnex.

Originally published as Toll increases on major NSW roads to begin from Saturday, affecting millions of drivers