Parliament Greenlights Reintroduction of Road and Bridge Tolls Under PPP
Parliament has approved a 20-year concession agreement for the reintroduction of road and bridge tolls across Ghana under a public-private partnership arrangement.
The decision marks a significant step toward modernising the country’s road financing system and improving infrastructure maintenance. The agreement is expected to generate sustainable revenue for the upkeep of major highways and bridges nationwide.
Under the approved deal, a nationwide electronic toll collection system will be established at 66 locations spanning 13 operational corridors. The electronic system is designed to reduce congestion, eliminate cash-handling inefficiencies, and ensure transparent revenue collection. Motorists will be required to use electronic tags or similar cashless methods once the system becomes operational.
What the Road and Bridge Tolls Concession Means for Ghana
The 20-year concession is expected to attract private sector investment into Ghana’s road sector while reducing the financial burden on government. Proponents argue that the reintroduction of tolls will help fund regular maintenance and expansion of critical transport corridors.
Critics, however, have raised concerns about the potential impact on transport costs and the cost of living for ordinary Ghanaians.
Timeline and Implementation of Electronic Toll System in Ghana
Details regarding the exact rollout timeline and specific corridors to be tolled are expected to be released in the coming weeks. The government has indicated that stakeholder engagement and public education will form part of the implementation process.
As the electronic toll system takes shape, authorities are urging the public to prepare for the new cashless payment regime on selected roads and bridges.
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