Ghana is preparing to reintroduce road and bridge tolls through a modern, electronic tolling system, set to be implemented by the end of 2025. This announcement was made by Kwame Governs Agbodza, the Minister for Roads and Highways, during the Government Accountability Series held in Accra.
The return of tolls follows Cabinet approval and forms part of the government’s broader infrastructure financing strategy. Unlike the previous manual toll booths, which were criticized for inefficiency and congestion, the new system will rely on digital payments to enhance transparency, accountability, and ease of use for road users.
According to Minister Agbodza, the initiative is directly aligned with the government’s "Big Push" infrastructure agenda. The plan is to toll only rehabilitated roads and bridges, ensuring that users are paying for infrastructure that meets acceptable standards. This user-pay policy is expected to significantly improve road maintenance across the country.
Revenue collected will be managed through a new Road Fund, with oversight mechanisms in place to prevent misuse. The toll rates have been finalized and will be submitted to Parliament for approval.
Drawing inspiration from successful global models like Turkey's advanced tolling systems, Ghana aims to roll out one of the most efficient road tolling systems in Africa.
The return of tolls follows Cabinet approval and forms part of the government’s broader infrastructure financing strategy. Unlike the previous manual toll booths, which were criticized for inefficiency and congestion, the new system will rely on digital payments to enhance transparency, accountability, and ease of use for road users.
According to Minister Agbodza, the initiative is directly aligned with the government’s "Big Push" infrastructure agenda. The plan is to toll only rehabilitated roads and bridges, ensuring that users are paying for infrastructure that meets acceptable standards. This user-pay policy is expected to significantly improve road maintenance across the country.
Revenue collected will be managed through a new Road Fund, with oversight mechanisms in place to prevent misuse. The toll rates have been finalized and will be submitted to Parliament for approval.
Drawing inspiration from successful global models like Turkey's advanced tolling systems, Ghana aims to roll out one of the most efficient road tolling systems in Africa.
