On Monday, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the multi-lane free flow (MLFF) tolling system at the Mundka-Bakkarwala toll plaza in Delhi, part of the UER-2 project. This barrier-free electronic toll collection aims to alleviate traffic congestion and enhance highway efficiency. Gadkari emphasized that the MLFF system will not only automate toll collection but will also facilitate the issuance of fines for traffic violations, such as not wearing seat belts or using mobile phones while driving. The government plans to expand this technology to approximately 1,300 toll plazas across India by the end of December 2026. Currently, 17 toll plazas are operational under this system, with bids for another 107 locations in progress. The first fully operational MLFF toll plaza was launched earlier this month in Bharuch, Gujarat, where it demonstrated faster vehicle movement and improved toll compliance. Pilot operations have reported a 10% increase in toll collections and a reduction in vehicle stoppage time from five minutes to zero during peak periods.