Srinagar, Nov. 6 -- The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued guidelines for the design and implementation of Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) toll plazas on national highways, paving the way for barrier-less toll collection without requiring vehicles to stop at toll booths.

The guidelines will apply to upcoming as well as ongoing national highway projects, enabling motorists to pass through tolling points without stopping for payment.

The Ministry said the initiative aims to eliminate traffic queues and waiting time, reduce fuel consumption at toll plazas and make highway journeys safer and more seamless.

"The guidelines prescribe uniform requirements for toll plaza layouts, lane configuration, gantries, road infrastructure, ...