Ghana is set to reintroduce road and bridge tolls in 2025 through a modern, technology-driven collection system aimed at enhancing efficiency, transparency, and revenue generation for infrastructure development.
The president of Ghana John Mahama has urged Ghanians to comply with the newly introduced automated tolling system
The initiative, part of the government’s broader digital transformation strategy, replaces the manual toll system with automated booths equipped with electronic payment technologies.
Unveiling the project at the Tema Motorway Toll Plaza, President Mahama emphasised that commuters will pay just 1 Ghana cedi, an affordable fee intended to balance cost with public service delivery.
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The Tema tollbooth has been retrofitted with advanced electronic gates and surveillance systems, allowing for seamless vehicle passage and digital toll processing.
According to officials, the technology can handle up to 30,000 vehicles per day, significantly reducing wait times and easing traffic flow.
President John Dramani Mahama said: “This is about efficiency and reducing leakages.
“You will only pay 1 cedi. The purpose is not to overburden road users, but to ensure that we collect revenue efficiently and use it transparently for the maintenance and improvement of our roads.”
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