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Paranur Toll Plaza Goes Barrier-Free: Tamil Nadu's First Multi-Lane Free Flow System Live
- •The Paranur toll plaza near Chengalpattu is now barrier-free, implementing Tamil Nadu's first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) technology from October 1.
- •Vehicles can cross the toll point on the Tambaram-Tindivanam stretch of NH45 without stopping, using an automated collection system.
- •The MLFF system uses FASTag readers and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras to identify vehicles and process electronic toll payments while in motion.
- •NHAI expects the new system to reduce congestion, cut fuel consumption, lower emissions, and streamline toll transactions by eliminating physical barriers.
- •Motorists must ensure their FASTags are active and adequately funded; invalid or low-balance FASTags will result in an electronic notice.
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The Paranur toll plaza, located on the Tambaram-Tindivanam stretch of NH45 near Chengalpattu, became Tamil Nadu's first toll plaza to adopt Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) technology from October 1, 2026, allowing vehicles to cross without stopping for toll payment.
The system utilizes equipment installed above the road to read a vehicle's FASTag combined with cameras using Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) to capture registration details. These two technologies work together to identify the vehicle and calculate the toll electronically while remaining in motion.
If a vehicle is detected with an invalid FASTag, a non-working tag, or insufficient balance while passing through the Paranur stretch, an electronic notice will be generated by the system.
