Traveling on the Gurugram–Jaipur section of National Highway 48 (NH-48) is about to become much smoother.
From August 1, the entire 270-km corridor will move closer to a barrier-free toll collection system, allowing vehicles to pass through toll plazas without stopping.
The new system is expected to reduce long queues, save travel time, and improve traffic flow on one of the busiest highways in the country.
Shahjahanpur Toll Plaza Joins the New System
The Multi Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system is set to become operational at the Shahjahanpur toll plaza in Rajasthan.
With this, all major toll plazas on the Gurugram–Jaipur route will be covered under the new technology.
The MLFF system was already operational at the Daulatpura and Manoharpura toll plazas, while Shahjahanpur was the last remaining toll point on the corridor.
How Does the MLFF Tolling System Work?
The MLFF system allows vehicles to cross toll plazas without stopping.
It uses FASTag, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) readers, and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras to identify vehicles.
As a vehicle passes through the toll point, the system automatically detects the FASTag and registration number.
The toll amount is then deducted electronically, eliminating the need to stop or slow down.
This technology is expected to:
Reduce waiting time at toll plazas
Improve traffic flow
Cut traffic congestion
Help lower vehicle emissions caused by long queues
Kukrola Toll Plaza Will Be Added Next
The barrier-free tolling network on the Delhi–Jaipur stretch of NH-48 will expand further after the Kukrola toll plaza is upgraded to the MLFF system.
Kukrola, which replaced the Kherki Daula toll plaza, will help complete automated toll collection across the entire corridor once the system becomes operational.
MLFF System Expanding Across India
The government is also introducing the MLFF system on several other national highways.
At present, the technology is operational at five toll plazas, including:
Choryasi (Gujarat)
Mundka (Delhi)
Gharaunda (Haryana)
Manoharpura (Rajasthan)
Daulatpura (Rajasthan)
The Indian Highways Management Company Ltd (IHMCL) has also awarded contracts to install the MLFF system at 12 more toll plazas across states such as Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Assam, and Haryana.
As the rollout continues, more highway users across India are expected to benefit from faster, hassle-free, and fully automated toll collection.
