Sengurichi Toll Plaza

Just 4 kilometres separate Sengurichi Toll Plaza from Ulundurpet, the town that sits at the intersection of two major highways — NH-45 and NH-68 — making this plaza a genuinely strategic checkpoint for anyone travelling through Kallakurichi district toward Trichy or beyond. Located on the Ulundurpet-Padalur stretch, this collection point handles traffic converging from multiple directions rather than a single straightforward route.

A Toll Point at a Genuine Highway Crossroads

Sengurichi’s location near Ulundurpet gives it a distinct traffic character compared to plazas on simpler point-to-point stretches:

• Ulundurpet itself sits at the junction of NH-45 and NH-68, roughly 205 km from Chennai and 129 km from Tiruchirappalli, making it a natural convergence point for traffic from multiple directions.
• The plaza is managed by M/s Trichy Tollway Private Limited under a public-funded model.
• Traffic through Sengurichi includes both through-traffic heading toward Trichy and Padalur, plus vehicles branching off toward Salem and other destinations via the NH-68 junction.

Current Toll Rates

The rate table below took effect on September 1, 2025, and remains valid through August 2026:

• Every heavy vehicle category from 3-axle upward shares an identical rate, a structure worth knowing if you’re operating larger commercial vehicles through this stretch.
• The local concession here works on a two-tier system: residents within 10 km pay ₹150/month, while those within 10-20 km pay ₹300/month.
• The current published table doesn’t list a separate local commercial vehicle rate for LCVs and heavier categories, so commercial operators should confirm directly at the toll office.

Why This Junction Sees Complex Traffic Patterns

Ulundurpet’s position as a highway crossroads means Sengurichi’s traffic doesn’t follow a simple single-direction pattern:

• Through-traffic on NH-45 moving between the Tindivanam-Ulundurpet corridor and onward toward Trichy and Padalur forms the primary flow.
• Traffic branching via NH-68 toward Salem and Namakkal adds a secondary stream that intersects with the main NH-45 corridor near this junction.
• Regional commuter and commercial traffic connecting Kallakurichi district towns to Ulundurpet contributes steady local volume.

Location and Nearby Reference Points

The plaza sits at km 192.750 on NH-45, roughly 4 km northeast of Ulundurpet town within Kallakurichi district. Ulundurpet Police Station holds jurisdiction over this stretch, with the Government Hospital Ulundurpet, S.J. Nursing Home, and Mahalakshmi Hospitals all serving as nearby medical facilities.

• Ulundurpet town, the clearest and most recognisable landmark, sits just southwest of the toll plaza.
• Mangalampet, a smaller panchayat town in neighbouring Cuddalore district, offers a secondary reference point roughly 9 km away.

Getting There

• From Tindivanam or Villupuram direction: Head south on NH-45 toward Ulundurpet and Trichy; the plaza appears within this tollable stretch as you approach the junction town.
• From Trichy or Padalur: Travel north on NH-45 toward Ulundurpet; Sengurichi is one of the tolls you’ll cross before reaching this crossroads.
• From Salem via NH-68: Connect onto NH-45 at Ulundurpet junction to continue toward Trichy or back toward Chennai.

Facilities at the Plaza

• Two rest areas are available at km 216.000 and km 224.350 on NH-45, giving travellers stopping options along this stretch.
• A truck lay-by sits at km 209.600, offering commercial drivers a designated rest point.
• Static weighbridges are available on both sides of the plaza, supporting load checks for traffic moving in either direction.
• Emergency helplines cover crane, ambulance, and route patrol services, backed by the Government Hospital and other medical facilities in Ulundurpet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How much does a car pay at Sengurichi Toll Plaza?

A car, jeep, or van pays ₹70 for a single journey and ₹100 for a same-day return trip, under rates effective from September 2025 through August 2026.

Q2. Why does this plaza handle traffic from multiple directions?

Sengurichi sits close to Ulundurpet, a town positioned at the intersection of NH-45 and NH-68, so traffic converges here from both the Trichy-Padalur corridor and routes branching toward Salem.

Q3. How does the local resident discount work at this plaza?

Unlike many plazas with a single flat local rate, Sengurichi uses two tiers — ₹150 per month for residents within 10 km and ₹300 per month for those between 10-20 km, so check which distance band applies to you.

Q4. Are there facilities for commercial vehicle load checks at this plaza?

Yes, static weighbridges are available on both sides of the toll plaza, supporting load checks for traffic moving in either direction along this corridor.