If you're looking for a stress-free way to travel in Jamaica, look no further than the Jamaica North-South Highway (JNSH). This four-lane controlled-access tolled motorway boasts fully graded separated interchanges and intersections built according to modern international standards, making it one of the safest and most efficient ways to get around the island.

The JNSH connects the capital city of Kingston to the beautiful town of Ocho Rios, passing through St. Catherine along the way. Starting near the Caymanas Economic Zone, the highway links up with the Mandela Highway before heading northward. The North-South toll road takes you through several towns, including Spanish Town, Bog Walk, Linstead, Ewarton, Moneague, Golden Grove, and Ocho Rios, before terminating in Mammee Bay, just east of St. Ann's Bay and west of Ocho Rios.

The JNSH is divided into three sections, each providing a seamless driving experience:

SECTION 1: Caymanas, Kingston to Linstead, St. Catherine
SECTION 2: Linstead, St. Catherine to Moneague, St. Ann
SECTION 3: Moneague to Mammee Bay, St. Ann

Toll Plazas

The Jamaica North-South Highway (JNSH) is equipped with six toll plazas along the route that provide easy access to the highway. These toll plazas allow motorists to enter or exit the JNSH with ease. The six toll plazas are located at Caymanas, Spanish Town, Linstead, Moneague, Lydford, and Mammee Bay.

Toll Payment Options

At each toll plaza, motorists have two (2) options to pay their toll fees. 

1. The first option is to pay with cash using either Jamaican dollars or United States dollars. Jamaican currency is legal tender at the toll booth, while the United States dollar is the only foreign currency accepted as payment.
2. The second payment option is an electronic payment system called the E-Pass or On-Board Unit (OBU). Each toll plaza is equipped with an Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) lane, which enables commercial users and other motorists to travel on the motorway without interruption using their E-Pass/OBU. To utilize this payment option, motorists can purchase an E-Pass/OBU at the Caymanas, Angels, and Mammee Bay toll plazas. The use of E-Pass/OBU helps to minimize the need for cash transactions while traveling on the JNSH. It is a quick and convenient payment option that provides uninterrupted passage on the motorway.

So if you're looking for a fast and hassle-free way to travel in Jamaica, choose the JNSH for a safe and enjoyable journey.