Sydney Motorists Get Toll Price Cut
Monday, 3 August 2026, 1:41 pm
Monday, 3 August 2026, 4:15 pm
Toll prices will be lower on many Sydney roads.
In short:
Toll prices will be lower on some Sydney roads like Lane Cove Tunnel, M2, and Cross City Tunnel.
But WestConnex and NorthConnex will not be cheaper.
The government made this plan to change toll prices.
Lane Cove Tunnel, M2, and Cross City Tunnel will be cheaper, but not WestConnex and NorthConnex.
The government made this plan after talking to private companies.
From 1 July 2027, Lane Cove Tunnel tolls will be 10% lower.
M2 tolls will also be lower for people who drive long distances.
Cross City Tunnel tolls will be 20% lower when the Western Harbour Tunnel opens.
Motorcyclists will pay 50% less on all roads from 1 July 2027.
NSW Transport Minister John Graham says the price cuts are good news.
He says the cuts are small, but they will help drivers.
John Graham thinks drivers will like the price cuts.
Two-way tolling
In 2028, people will pay tolls both ways on the Eastern Distributor.
But they won't pay double the current price.
The government said the Harbour Bridge and Harbour Tunnel would have tolls both ways.
But the toll increases will be smaller than planned.
The Harbour Bridge and Harbour Tunnel will have tolls both ways.
WestConnex is too hard to change
The government couldn't make a deal to lower WestConnex tolls.
The WestConnex agreement is too long and complex.
The toll review suggested different pricing.
The review said long-distance drivers should pay less per kilometer.
The government wanted to change the toll system.
The government will keep the weekly toll cap.
Private motorists can get a refund if they pay too much.
The opposition says the government's plan is not good enough.
They say the price cuts are too small.
The opposition says only 40% of toll road trips will be cheaper.
Natalie Ward says the government's plan is disappointing.
Who pays?
The government will spend $143 million on the price cuts.
The M7 price cuts depend on the government spending $850 million.
Private companies will contribute $75 million to the toll cap.
The toll cap will be funded by two-way tolling.
The government won't extend private companies' contracts.
The government didn't compromise on the contract length.
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