The M6 Toll owner has seen revenues increase by nearly £10m – and it’s mostly due to ramping up the price for lorries.
Latest financial results for Midland Expressway (MEL) showed that turnover increased by 6.7% in 2025 to £148.6m and pre-tax profit ballooned by 35.3% to £45.5m.
The road operator said traffic levels had remained broadly static compared to 2024 with 16.6 million vehicles using the route in both years and representing an average daily traffic volume of 45,384 vehicles.
It said the increase in income was “primarily driven by higher toll revenues arising from price adjustments during the year and a favourable class mix compared with 2024”.
MEL said: “The HGV and van segments remain central to the company’s strategy, supported by a dedicated business development team that promotes the M6 Toll’s value proposition to commercial operators to increase utilisation.
“The introduction of new tolling infrastructure and improved account management functionality has also acted as a significant catalyst for enhanced usage.”
There have been several price increases for all vehicles over the last 12 months. As of July, HGVs using the full 27-mile route of the M6 Toll road must pay £20.90, or £18.20 if they have an account with MEL.
In August 2025 the price increased from £17.20 to £18.20 and it increased again for truck drivers in January 2026 to £19.90.
MEL added: “Traffic volumes in 2026 are expected to remain broadly consistent with 2025, reflecting the continued impact of HS2 works and their associated traffic management measures.
“This outlook is supported by traffic performance observed to date in 2026.”
