NHAI Successfully Launches India’s first Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling System in Gujarat

In a major step towards transforming the Electronic Toll Collection system in the country, National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has successfully launched the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) based tolling system at the Chorayasi Toll Plaza on the Surat–Bharuch section of NH-48 in Gujarat.

Launch Details
- Location: Chorayasi Toll Plaza, Surat–Bharuch section of NH-48, Gujarat.
- Date: May 1, 2026.
- Traffic volume: Around 41,500 vehicles crossed the toll location on the first day.

How MLFF Works
- Barrier-less tolling: Vehicles pass without stopping, ensuring seamless traffic flow.
- Technology used:
- Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras.
- FASTag-based electronic toll collection.
- Automation: Minimal human intervention, fully contactless tolling operations.

Benefits
- Reduced congestion and improved travel time.
- Enhanced fuel efficiency and lower emissions.
- Greater transparency and reduced operational costs for toll plazas.
- Strengthened tolling ecosystem across India’s highways.

Compliance & Enforcement
- Users must maintain sufficient balance in FASTag accounts.
- E-Notice system: Issued for insufficient/invalid FASTag.
- Payment required within 72 hours.
- Non-compliance → double toll fee and possible FASTag blacklisting.
- Portal for payments and grievances: nhfeenotice.parivahan.gov.in.

This rollout marks a paradigm shift in India’s highway tolling, aligning with global best practices and paving the way for nationwide adoption.