The reintroduced electronic road toll system in Ghana has received bids from twelve (12) businesses, according to Governs Kwame Agbodza, Minister of Roads and Highways.
As part of plans to modernize toll collecting throughout the nation, the Ministry has started a concessionaire pre-qualification process, the minister disclosed during the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
“A public advertisement was issued, and a pre-qualification conference was held on July 3, 2025. So far, 12 firms have submitted applications, which are currently under evaluation,” Mr. Agbodza stated.
“All tolling will be done electronically. There will be no physical barriers on any road. The tolls will apply only to engineered roads,” he said.
After receiving Cabinet approval, road and bridge tolls will be reinstated with the intention of increasing financing for road upkeep. Mr. Agbodza stated that the new system will put an emphasis on reduced traffic at toll stations, revenue auditability, user convenience, and transparency.
A larger infrastructure reform program that aims to provide sustainable funding for Ghana’s road network includes the transition to automated tolling.
Source: newsthemegh.com