Starting Monday, the state of Paraná in Brazil will begin automatic toll collection in a new free-flow electronic system that eliminates the need for stopping at toll plazas. This new system will first be implemented at three locations in the southwest region, specifically in the municipalities of Santa Lúcia, Ampére, and Vitorino. It employs cameras, sensors, and either license plate recognition or electronic tags to identify vehicles and charge tolls seamlessly as they pass through designated areas.

This task will be managed by the EPR Iguaçu company, responsible for the operation of 662 kilometers of highways in both the West and Southwest regions of Paraná. Significant routes under their management include the BR-277, which connects Foz do Iguaçu to Prudentópolis. New electronic tolling gantries have been installed on the BR-163 in Santa Lúcia and Lindoeste and additional sections in Ampére and Vitorino, aiming to modernize the toll collection process and improve traffic flow.

Furthermore, physical support points for toll payments are being positioned at strategic locations, like kilometer markers 175 on BR-163 in Lindoeste and 146 in Santa Lúcia. This development is part of broader efforts to facilitate vehicle movement and enhance the overall travel experience for motorists in the region, reducing congestion at traditional toll booths and contributing to more efficient road management.