Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Says NHAI Launched India's First Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling System at Chorayasi Toll Plaza in Gujarat on 2 May 2026; 41,500 Vehicles Crossed on Day One
NHAI launched India's first Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling system at Chorayasi Toll Plaza on NH-48 in Gujarat on 2 May 2026, with about 41,500 vehicles crossing on day one. The barrier-less system uses Automatic Number Plate Recognition and FASTag for automated contactless tolling. Users must clear Electronic Notices within 72 hours or face double user fee, FASTag blacklisting and service restrictions.
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Key Points for RAS
- NHAI launched India's first Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling system at Chorayasi Toll Plaza on NH-48 in Gujarat.
- Around 41,500 vehicles crossed the toll location on the first day after implementation.
- The barrier-less system allows vehicles to pass without stopping and uses minimal human intervention.
- It uses Automatic Number Plate Recognition and FASTag-based electronic toll collection for contactless operations.
- Expected benefits include reduced congestion, better travel time, improved fuel efficiency and lower vehicular emissions.
- Users with insufficient or invalid FASTag will receive an Electronic Notice and must pay the normal fee within 72 hours.
- Non-payment may lead to double user fee, FASTag blacklisting and restrictions through the VAHAN platform.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said on 2 May 2026 that the National Highways Authority of India had launched India's first Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling system at Chorayasi Toll Plaza on the Surat-Bharuch section of NH-48 in Gujarat. Around 41,500 vehicles crossed the new toll location on the first day after implementation. The release described the launch as a major step in transforming electronic toll collection because the system removes physical barriers and allows vehicles to pass through toll locations without stopping. It uses minimal human intervention and technologies such as Automatic Number Plate Recognition and FASTag-based electronic toll collection for automated, contactless toll operations. The Ministry said the system will improve the travel experience by improving traffic flow, reducing congestion, improving travel time, enhancing fuel efficiency and lowering vehicular emissions. The system also changes compliance duties for users. NHAI urged National Highway users to maintain sufficient balance in their FASTag accounts. If the balance is insufficient, or the FASTag is invalid or non-functional, the user will receive an Electronic Notice for non-payment of user fee. The normal user fee must be paid within 72 hours of the notice. If payment is not made after 72 hours, the user fee will be charged at twice the normal rate for that vehicle category. Non-payment may lead to FASTag blacklisting and restrictions on other vehicle-related services through the VAHAN platform. The Ministry said Multi-Lane Free Flow will strengthen toll operations by improving transparency, reducing toll-plaza setup costs and building a more robust, efficient and cost-effective tolling ecosystem across the National Highway network.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 Where was India's first Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling system launched?
It was launched at Chorayasi Toll Plaza on the Surat-Bharuch section of NH-48 in Gujarat.
2 How many vehicles crossed on the first day?
Around 41,500 vehicles crossed the toll location on the first day after implementation.
3 Which technologies enable the system?
The system uses Automatic Number Plate Recognition and FASTag-based electronic toll collection.
4 What happens if a user does not pay after an Electronic Notice?
After 72 hours, the user fee may be charged at twice the normal rate, with possible FASTag blacklisting and service restrictions.
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