Sriperumbudur Toll Plaza Shifts to Free-Flow System

Motorists using the Sriperumbudur toll plaza on the Chennai-Bengaluru National Highway can now drive through without stopping for boom barriers. The change takes effect from Wednesday midnight. This is the second toll plaza in the State to feature multi-lane free flow tolling. Gantries with scanners have been installed to read FASTag cards and number plates. The system automatically collects the correct amount due at the toll. Drivers no longer need to wait at the plaza, which handles more than 1.25 lakh vehicles every single day.

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Automatic toll collection systems aim to reduce long vehicle queues and save travel time on busy national highways. Removing physical barriers allows constant traffic movement across multiple lanes without slowing down for manual payments. This upgrade reflects a broader shift toward digital tolling infrastructure on major Indian highways.