The NSW Government has announced its full toll reform package, aimed at reducing travel costs for drivers. This agreement builds on the Toll Notice reforms announced last month.*
Drivers in NSW will benefit from measures including a reduction of tolls on some NSW roads, Toll Notice Administration Fees being switched off and proposed road upgrades designed to keep traffic flowing.*
What's changing now?
- The NSW toll relief scheme has been made permanent, with the weekly toll cap reduced to $50 per week until 4 July 2027. From 5 July 2027, the cap will return to $60 per week.
- Switching off Toll Notice Administration Fees for unpaid toll notices in NSW.
- Unpaid toll reminder sent by email and/or SMS, where contact details are available with Service NSW.
- Earlier notifications about unpaid trips helping motorists act sooner and avoid additional costs.
What's proposed to change in the future?
- Lower tolls on key motorways
Toll prices across four motorways will be lowered, starting with the M2 Motorway and Lane Cove Tunnel from 1 July 2027, helping make every day travel more affordable.
- Lower tolls for motorcycles
Motorcyclists will benefit from a new tolling class, paying half the standard car toll on participating roads, from July 2027.
- Reduced congestion on the M2 and M7
A proposed upgrade of 17kms of the M2 and M7 between Richmond Road and Windsor Road will increase capacity and help improve traffic flow, making journeys smoother and more reliable.*
- Easier access to the M7 toll cap
From 2028, motorists may be able to reach the M7 trip toll cap sooner through a reduction in the eligible travel distance, subject to project approvals to widen the M2 and M7.
- Changes to tolling on the Eastern Distributor
Two-way tolling will be introduced on the Eastern Distributor at just over half of the current one-way toll with the opening of the Western Harbour Tunnel, anticipated in 2028.
- More support for motorists
The NSW Tolling Ombudsman is available to help motorists with tolling concerns and complaints. Motorists will also benefit from greater transparency about tolling arrangements and future reforms.
Learn more about changes to the unpaid toll process
*These reforms are dependent on the parties entering into definitive agreements, and the conditions under those agreements, including financier consents and regulatory approvals being satisfied. Final government and concession holder approvals and the execution of formal transaction documents are expected by the second half of 2026.