Recently, the Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), a company promoted by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), signed an agreement with ICICI Bank to implement the country’s first comprehensive Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system at the Choryasi Fee Plaza in Gujarat on NH-48.
The MLFF Tolling System is a barrier-less tolling system designed to allow vehicles to pass through toll plazas without having to stop. It enables seamless toll collection by using technologies such as FASTag, Vehicle Registration Number (VRN), High Performance RFID Readers, and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) Cameras.
Seamless Toll Collection: MLFF eliminates the need for vehicles to halt at toll plazas, reducing traffic congestion, fuel consumption, and travel time.
Reduced Emissions: By preventing vehicles from idling, MLFF helps in lowering emissions and making road travel more environmentally friendly.
Enhanced Toll Revenue: The system enables a more efficient toll collection process, ensuring accurate payments and potentially improving revenue for infrastructure maintenance.
Smarter Highways: The implementation of MLFF will pave the way for a smarter and more efficient national highway network, contributing to better traffic management.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is the government body responsible for the development, maintenance, and management of National Highways across India. It operates under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
Constituted: NHAI was constituted under the National Highways Authority of India Act, 1998, and became operational in February 1995.
Composition: NHAI consists of a full-time Chairman, up to five full-time members, and four part-time members who are appointed by the Central Government. The part-time members include key officials such as the Secretary (RT&H), Secretary (Expenditure), Secretary (Planning), and Director General (RD) & SS.
Increased Efficiency: By eliminating manual toll collection and the need for vehicles to stop, MLFF reduces the time spent at toll plazas, improving the overall traffic flow.
Fuel Savings: Continuous movement of vehicles leads to better fuel efficiency, as there is no idling time at toll booths.
Reduced Pollution: With fewer vehicles idling at toll booths, the carbon footprint is reduced, contributing positively to environmental sustainability.
Modernization of Infrastructure: The introduction of MLFF aligns with the modernization goals of India’s road infrastructure, making it more digitally integrated and future-ready.
The implementation of the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) Tolling System at the Choryasi Fee Plaza marks a significant step towards smart highway management in India. This move is set to streamline toll collection, enhance fuel efficiency, reduce congestion, and promote eco-friendly practices in road travel. As this technology becomes more widespread, it could set a new standard for the country’s highway infrastructure, boosting both operational efficiency and user experience.
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