India's first Multi-Lane Free Flow barrier-less tolling launched at Chorayasi, Gujarat
Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on 1 May 2026 launched India's first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) barrier-less tolling system at Chorayasi Toll Plaza on the Surat–Bharuch section of NH-48 in Gujarat, using ANPR cameras and FASTag; about 41,500 vehicles crossed it on the first day.
Summary
Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling, India's first barrier-less toll system, was launched by Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on 1 May 2026 at Chorayasi Toll Plaza on the Surat–Bharuch section of NH-48 in Gujarat. The system lets vehicles pass without stopping by combining Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) with FASTag-based collection, and NHAI said about 41,500 vehicles crossed the location on the first day. Users with insufficient balance or an invalid FASTag receive an Electronic Notice and must pay the normal fee within 72 hours, after which twice the normal fee is charged; unpaid notices may lead to FASTag blacklisting and restrictions on VAHAN services.
Key facts
- System
- Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) – India's first barrier-less tolling
- Location
- Chorayasi Toll Plaza, Surat–Bharuch section, NH-48, Gujarat
- Technology
- ANPR + FASTag
- First day
- About 41,500 vehicles
- Non-payment
- E-Notice; pay within 72 hours, else 2× fee
Practice MCQs 3 questions
India's first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) barrier-less tolling system was launched in May 2026 at which toll plaza?
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Correct answer: A — Chorayasi Toll Plaza, NH-48, Gujarat
MLFF was launched at Chorayasi Toll Plaza on the Surat–Bharuch section of NH-48 in Gujarat.
Which combination of technologies does the MLFF tolling system launched in Gujarat in May 2026 use?
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Correct answer: B — Automatic Number Plate Recognition and FASTag
MLFF uses Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) along with FASTag-based electronic toll collection.
Under the MLFF system, a user issued an Electronic Notice for non-payment must pay the normal fee within what period to avoid being charged twice the normal rate?
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Correct answer: C — 72 hours
The normal user fee must be paid within 72 hours of the E-Notice; after that, twice the normal rate is charged.