The first motorway without toll barrier inaugurated in the Allier: “In the end, it takes longer”

Leaving Digoin to set off towards Moulins (Allier), no toll comes to block the route of the A79. On the way, only brand new signs “free flow toll section” and “payment within 72 hours” adorn the aisles. This new 88 km section, which has just entered into service in its entirety this Friday, November 4, crosses the Allier from east to west between Digoin and Montmarault. As a toll barrier on this new generation motorway, gantries detect and read license plates. Several payment methods are then available to the motorist: online on the dealer’s website (Aliaé) within seventy-two hours (and even in advance for the most cautious) or, more conventional, on a rest area bollards. Unless equipped with an electronic toll badge. In this case, the way is clear.