Tamil Nadu's first booth-less toll plaza opens with multi-lane free flow system
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Smart mobility and digital infrastructure: a GS3 case study on automated toll collection and logistics efficiency.
Why in news
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) launched Tamil Nadu's first booth-less toll plaza at Paranur using a multi-lane free flow system to reduce congestion.
Background
The Paranur toll plaza on the Chennai - Tiruchi National Highway is the first booth-less facility in Tamil Nadu. It utilizes a multi-lane free flow system to process 46,500 daily vehicles.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyNHAI: National Highways Authority of India is the body responsible for the toll plaza.
- FactThe Paranur toll plaza is designed to process 46,500 daily vehicles.
- PlaceParanur toll plaza is located on the Chennai - Tiruchi National Highway in Tamil Nadu.
- FactVehicles without FASTag cards or exempt tags at the booth-less plaza will receive challans.
Prelims practice question
With reference to the booth-less toll plaza at Paranur, consider the following statements:
- The facility is designed to process 46,500 daily vehicles.
- The plaza is the first booth-less facility in Kerala.
- The toll plaza is located on the Chennai - Madurai National Highway.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 only
- (b)2 only
- (c)1 and 2 only
- (d)2 and 3 only
Show answer
Answer: (a) 1 only — Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: It is the first booth-less facility in Tamil Nadu. Statement 3 is incorrect: It is located on the Chennai - Tiruchi National Highway.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the implementation of multi-lane free flow toll systems contributes to infrastructure efficiency and the digital transformation of public services in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Operational efficiency: Reduction in vehicle idling time and carbon emissions through automated tolling
- Digital divide: Challenges in ensuring 100% FASTag penetration among rural and low-income commuters
- Revenue leakage: Risks of technical glitches or unauthorized bypasses in booth-less automated systems
Keywords: Digital Infrastructure · Smart Mobility · Automated Toll Collection · Logistics Efficiency · Public Service Delivery
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