Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling pilot soon on Bengaluru–Mysuru highway
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Why in news
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is exploring a Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling pilot project on the 117-km Bengaluru–Mysuru Access-Controlled Highway (NH-275) to eliminate toll-related congestion.
Background
The MLFF system replaces traditional toll booths with overhead gantries equipped with satellite-based GPS technology and high-performance RFID readers. The pilot project will be implemented on the 117-km Bengaluru–Mysuru Access-Controlled Highway (NH-275).
Facts for Prelims
- BodyNHAI: National Highways Authority of India
- FactMLFF pilot project location: 117-km Bengaluru–Mysuru Access-Controlled Highway (NH-275)
- S&TMLFF technology components: overhead gantries, satellite-based GPS, and high-performance RFID readers
- FactMLFF mechanism: automatic toll deduction while vehicles are in motion
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the adoption of Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling systems can enhance logistical efficiency and infrastructure management in India's rapidly expanding highway network.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Logistical efficiency: Reduction in 'stop-and-go' delays to improve freight turnaround times
- Technological integration: Challenges in maintaining high-frequency RFID and GPS synchronization across diverse terrains
- Revenue leakage: Risks of technological bypasses and the need for robust real-time auditing frameworks
Keywords: Logistical efficiency · Infrastructure management · Smart mobility · Revenue leakage · Technological integration
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