Paliyekkara toll plaza
Meanwhile, the NH 66 project director told the meeting that all deficiencies identified during a joint inspection, including safety concerns, waterlogging and difficulties faced by pedestrians, had been rectified. NHAI informed the meeting that a 6,000sqft site near the Kodungallur bypass has already been identified for the purpose. A similar system using Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) integrated with FASTag has recently been introduced at Tambaram toll plaza in Tamil Nadu, according to reports. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kochi | Silver Rate in Kochi | Bank Holidays in Kochi | Public Holidays in Kochi Stay updated with the latest Kochi news.
The collector said vehicle detention at Paliyekkara was a major cause of congestion on the Thrissur-Kochi road and that MLFF could significantly reduce traffic snarls. NHAI representatives responded positively to the proposal but said approval from their head office would be required, Surendran said. Thrissur : In a move that could ease the traffic congestion on the NH stretch between Thrissur and Kochi, district collector Sikha Surendran has asked NHAI to explore introducing barrier-less toll collection at Paliyekkara. The system, known as multi-lane free flow (MLFF) toll collection, allows vehicles to pass through toll points without stopping. Users without sufficient FASTag balance would be required to pay a penalty. However, the police and motor vehicles department have been asked to conduct a physical verification to confirm compliance. The meeting also decided to form a committee comprising representatives of the police, MVD, revenue department and NHAI to identify suitable parking areas for trucks and other heavy vehicles along the highway. Download the TOI App.
The collector put forward the proposal at National Highway Task Force meeting held on Saturday.