Generalitat tolls will be around 3% more expensive from 2024

2023-12-27 18:54:10

File image of a toll.
Aniol Resclosa

The four tolls of the Generalitat will become more expensive by around 3% from 2024, as published this Wednesday the Official Journal of the Generalitat (DOGC). The most important increase from January 1st will be that of the C-16 in the section between Sant Cugat, Terrassa and Manresa, which will increase by 3,5%. In the Cadí Tunnel, the Vallvidrera Tunnel and the C-32 on the Castelldefels – Sitges – El Vendrell axis, the increase in fares will be 3,33%. So, for example, crossing the Cadí Tunnel for a tourist will pass from Current 13.48 euros to 13.92 euros. In turn, the Vallvidrera tunnels will be 14 cents more expensive at low hour, up to 4.48 euros; i 16 cents more at rush hour, up to 5.04 euros.

The new rates are set by taking the annual variation of theConsumer Price Index (IPC) for the month of October, which will be 3,5% in the State The formula also takes into account a correction coefficient between the actual traffic and the forecast years ago.

On the C-16, for example, the toll between Sant Cugat and Terrassa from Monday to Friday for a tourist it will go from costing 1.62 euros to 1.68. On the C-32, the section between Castelldefels and Sitges, the increase in the trunk barrier of Vallcarca will be from 26 cents, up to 8.05 euros.

The discounts on the C-16 and C-32 are increasing

From next January 1, the Generalitat too will expand the discounts on C-16 and C-32. At C-16, the morning rush hour will be brought forward to 6:30 a.m. on non-holiday discounts, which apply to the Sant Vicenç de Castellet barriers in both directions. On the C-32, the discount for compulsory mobility is increased to 75% in the section between Sitges and Vendrell with the aim of making “more attractive” thehighway and lighten traffic the C-31 (currently the bonus is 70%).

Sources of Department of Territory have ensured that the Government assumes around 50 million euros per year in bonuses, discounts and reductions in tolls. In addition, they have indicated that the executive is working on policies aimed at promoting the decarbonization of mobility and in the application of EU criteria, which call for payment for the use of roads.