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Dwarka Expressway Set To Revolutionize Travel With India’s First Free Flow Tolling In New Delhi
Dwarka Expressway in New Delhi is on track to become India’s first highway to introduce Free Flow Tolling, a revolutionary toll collection system that eliminates traditional toll booths. This advanced technology enables vehicles to pass through toll zones without the need to stop, significantly improving travel efficiency and convenience.The system will employ state-of-the-art FASTag readers and high-resolution cameras mounted on overhead gantries to capture vehicle registration numbers and FASTag data, even at speeds of up to 100 km/h. As vehicles drive under the gantries, toll charges will be automatically deducted from their FASTag accounts, eliminating the need for manual payments altogether.
Say goodbye to traffic jams
A key advantage of the new tolling system is its ability to reduce traffic congestion at traditional toll plazas. In the past, vehicles had to slow down, stop, and wait in long lines to pay tolls, leading to bottlenecks and travel delays. With the implementation of Free Flow Tolling, traffic will continue moving smoothly, providing a more efficient and seamless travel experience.
This initiative is part of the National Highways Authority of India’s (NHAI) larger mission to modernize toll collection and enhance road travel nationwide. If successful on the Dwarka Expressway, this system could be rolled out to highways across India.
Advantages of Free Flow Tolling
Improved Traffic Flow: Eliminating toll plazas allows for smoother traffic movement, reducing delays and congestion.
Time Efficiency: Drivers will no longer need to queue, cutting down overall travel time significantly.
Reduced Emissions: Continuous vehicle movement decreases stop-and-go driving, leading to less fuel consumption and lower emissions, contributing to a greener environment.
Increased Safety: A steady flow of traffic minimizes the chances of accidents caused by sudden stops or lane changes near toll points.
Operational Streamlining: Automated toll collection reduces the reliance on manual operations, leading to fewer errors and lower costs.
Greater Convenience: Drivers can pass through toll zones seamlessly without the need to stop, pay, or carry cash, making the experience much more convenient.
The Innovation Driving Free Flow Tolling
The Open Road Tolling (ORT) system operates using an advanced blend of technologies:
Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR): Cameras mounted on gantries capture the license plate numbers of vehicles as they pass through.
RFID Transponders: Vehicles are fitted with FASTags that communicate wirelessly with the tolling system, enabling automatic payment processing.
Overhead Gantries: Equipped with both cameras and FASTag readers, these structures are strategically placed to gather data from vehicles in motion.
Backend Processing Systems: Collected data is transmitted to a centralized system, where vehicle information is matched with toll accounts and payments are processed instantly.
This cutting-edge system is set to transform toll collection in India, enhancing road travel by making it faster, safer, and more efficient. If the Free Flow Tolling model proves successful, it could be rolled out across highways nationwide, streamlining India’s road infrastructure and making travel more convenient for everyone.
Source: Travel And Tour World
