Gadkari rolls out first-of-its-kind barrier-less MLFF toll plaza at Mundka–Bakkarwala on UER-II, Delhi
On 11 May 2026 Union Minister Nitin Gadkari rolled out a first-of-its-kind barrier-less Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) toll plaza at Mundka–Bakkarwala on Urban Extension Road-II in Delhi NCR.
Summary
A first-of-its-kind barrier-less toll plaza using Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling was rolled out by Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari at Mundka–Bakkarwala on Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) in Delhi NCR on 11 May 2026. The system combines Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras with FASTag-based electronic toll collection, so vehicles pass toll points without stopping. Users with low or invalid FASTag balance get an electronic notice, and non-payment can lead to FASTag blacklisting and curbs on vehicle services through VAHAN. Gadkari said MLFF could cut toll collection cost from about 15% to 3–4%, saving ₹5,000–6,000 crore a year, and save nearly 250 crore litres of fuel and about 81,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually.
Key facts
- Where
- Mundka–Bakkarwala, UER-II, Delhi NCR; 11 May 2026
- Technology
- ANPR + FASTag-based ETC; no stopping at toll points
- Non-payment
- E-Notice; possible FASTag blacklisting and VAHAN curbs
- Cost
- Collection cost ~15% → 3–4%; ₹5,000–6,000 crore saved a year
- Savings
- ~250 crore litres of fuel; ~81,000 tonnes of carbon a year
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where did Nitin Gadkari roll out a first-of-its-kind barrier-less MLFF toll plaza on 11 May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Mundka–Bakkarwala on UER-II, Delhi NCR
The barrier-less toll plaza was rolled out at Mundka–Bakkarwala on Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) in Delhi NCR.
Consider the following statements about the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system launched in May 2026: 1. It combines Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) with FASTag-based electronic toll collection. 2. A vehicle with insufficient FASTag balance is stopped at a barrier and made to pay in cash. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. MLFF has no barriers; users with insufficient or invalid FASTag get an E-Notice, and non-payment may lead to FASTag blacklisting and VAHAN curbs.