India’s First Barrier-Less MLFF Tolling Launched on NH-48
Why in the news
Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has launched India’s first barrier-less Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system. It is live at Chorayasi Toll Plaza on National Highway-48 in Gujarat.
Key facts
- Location: Chorayasi Toll Plaza, Surat-Bharuch section of NH-48, Gujarat.
- Technology: ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) with FASTag.
- Principle: tolls are collected without vehicles halting, across multiple lanes.
- Launched by: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
Expected benefits
Reports list shorter travel time, less congestion, better fuel efficiency and lower vehicle emissions. Human intervention at toll lanes is reduced, and faster movement of goods supports ease of doing business. The site is a pilot intended to guide wider use across the national highway network.
Exam angle
- Full form: MLFF = Multi-Lane Free Flow.
- Location: Chorayasi, NH-48, Gujarat.
- Know that ANPR identifies the number plate while FASTag handles the payment.