New Delhi: The Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), promoted by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), has entered into an agreement with ICICI Bank to implement India’s first Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling System at Choryasi Fee Plaza on NH-48 in Gujarat.
The signing took place in the presence of NHAI Chairman Santosh Kumar Yadav along with senior officials from NHAI, IHMCL, and ICICI Bank at NHAI Headquarters in New Delhi.
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Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling System to Enable Seamless Travel on Highways
The Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling System will allow barrier-free and seamless toll collection through FASTag integration and vehicle number recognition, making Choryasi Fee Plaza the country’s first plaza to adopt this advanced model.
In addition, IHMCL has signed another agreement with ICICI Bank to introduce MLFF at Gharaunda Fee Plaza on NH-44 in Haryana.
NHAI also announced its plans to implement the Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling System at around 25 National Highway fee plazas across India in the current financial year, with site identification already underway.
Technology-Driven Transformation in Tolling
Highlighting the significance of the agreement, NHAI Chairman Santosh Kumar Yadav said, “This agreement to implement the Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling system marks a significant milestone in the modernization of tolling in India.
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By leveraging technology, it will build a more efficient, transparent, and user-friendly tolling ecosystem, paving the way for nationwide adoption.”
The Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling System will rely on advanced RFID readers and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras to read FASTags and vehicle registration numbers.
Vehicles will be able to move through toll plazas without halting, which will reduce congestion, improve travel efficiency, and lower emissions.
Enhancing Efficiency and Toll Revenue Collection
Beyond improving commuter convenience, the adoption of the Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling System will also strengthen toll revenue collection by minimizing leakages, while supporting India’s vision for a smarter and more sustainable national highway network.
