NHAI Rolls out Tamil Nadu’s First Barrierless Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling System
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced Tamil Nadu’s first Multi‑Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system at Paranur Toll Plaza on the Tambaram–Tindivanam section of NH‑179B.
Key Highlights
- Barrierless Tolling: Vehicles pass through without stopping, ensuring seamless travel.
- Technology: Uses Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) and FASTag for efficient toll operations.
Benefits:
- Reduced human intervention in toll collection
- Lower congestion and faster travel times
- Improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions
- Transparent and cost‑effective tolling ecosystem
National Rollout
Tamil Nadu joins other states where MLFF has already been implemented, including:
- Gujarat: Chorayasi Toll Plaza (Surat–Bharuch, NH‑48)
- Delhi‑NCR: Mundka‑Bakkarwala Toll Plaza (UER‑II)
- Rajasthan: Shahjahanpur, Daulatpura, Manoharpura Toll Plazas (Delhi–Jaipur, NH‑48)
- Haryana: Gharaunda Toll Plaza (Panipat–Jalandhar, NH‑44)
User Requirement
To enjoy seamless MLFF travel, highway users must keep their FASTag functional with sufficient balance — otherwise, they may receive an Electronic Notice (E‑Notice).
This rollout is a transformational shift in India’s tolling ecosystem, aligning with the government’s vision of barrier‑free, citizen‑centric travel.
