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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is set to launch a barrier less Multi Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system on the under construction 12.75 km Aroor Thuravoor elevated corridor in Kerala. Vehicles will pay tolls electronically at highway speeds using FASTag and advanced sensors, eliminating the need to stop. The Eramalloor toll point will cost around INR 30 crore. Once complete, this corridor will be India's longest six lane elevated highway. The MLFF rollout is part of the Bharatmala Pariyojana and aligns with NHAI's efforts to modernize toll collection across major national highways.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is preparing to introduce a barrier free Multi Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system on Kerala's Aroor Thuravoor elevated corridor. This system will enable vehicles to pay tolls electronically at highway speeds without stopping, using FASTag and advanced sensors, which is expected to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow on one of the state's key elevated stretches. Advertisement
The 12.75 km elevated highway is among more than 20 corridors across India planned for MLFF under the Bharatmala Pariyojana. NHAI has already initiated the bidding process for the project from its headquarters, and successful implementation may extend the system to other widened sections of NH66 once completed.
The Eramalloor tolling facility, near Moham Hospital, is estimated to cost around INR 30 crore. Unlike conventional toll booths, the system will use overhead gantries equipped with RFID readers for FASTag, ANPR cameras for number plate recognition, and LiDAR sensors to classify vehicles, count axles, and create 3D vehicle profiles. Toll charges will be deducted in real time from prepaid accounts, allowing continuous traffic movement even during peak hours.
Only vehicles equipped with FASTag will be allowed to use this corridor. Vehicles without valid tags will be detected via ANPR for post-billing or enforcement. All transaction data will be securely processed and stored in NHAI's backend systems, with violations automatically detected and electronic notices issued. Enforcement information will be shared with authorities, including the motor vehicle department, to ensure compliance.
Construction of the Aroor Thuravoor elevated highway has reached the final stages, with 2,548 out of 2,566 girders already installed. Once completed, this 12.75 km stretch will become India's longest six lane elevated highway, surpassing Hyderabad's P V Narasimha Rao Expressway. The MLFF system aims to set a benchmark for digital tolling and smoother highway travel, while NHAI plans to expand this technology to additional national highway corridors in the near future.
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