Tamil NaduMonday, 28 September 2026·The Hindu - Tamil Nadu
Paranur becomes Tamil Nadu’s first booth-less toll plaza with MLFF system on Chennai-Tiruchi NH
Paranur toll plaza on the Chennai-Tiruchi National Highway became Tamil Nadu’s first booth-less toll facility using MLFF technology on September 30, 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On September 30, 2026, the Paranur toll plaza on the Chennai-Tiruchi National Highway became Tamil Nadu’s first booth-less toll facility with a multi-lane free flow (MLFF) system.
Key specifics
- Location: Paranur toll plaza on the Chennai-Tiruchi National Highway.
- Launch date: September 30, 2026 night.
- Technology used: multi-lane free flow (MLFF), RFID readers, radar scanners, and FASTag-automatic number plate recognition.
- Traffic volume: around 46,500 vehicles a day at Paranur plaza.
- Exempt tags include judges, district collectors, Members of Parliament, and Members of Legislative Assembly.
Exam lens
Transport and infrastructure MCQ focus: MLFF tolling, Paranur on Chennai-Tiruchi NH, September 30, 2026 operational date, and exempt categories; TNPSC may ask which Tamil Nadu toll plaza became the first booth-less facility.