Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has disclosed that 12 private entities have submitted bids to operate Ghana’s reintroduced electronic road toll system.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series held on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, the minister announced that the Ministry has initiated a pre-qualification process for concessionaires as part of its efforts to modernize toll collection in the nation.
“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 said.
Additionally, he mentioned that the Ministry has forwarded proposed new toll rates to Parliament via the Ministry of Finance for their approval.
“All tolling will be done electronically. There will be no physical barriers on any road. The tolls will apply only to engineered roads,” he noted.
The reintroduction of road and bridge tolls comes after Cabinet approval, with the goal of improving road maintenance funding.
According to Mr. Agbodza, the new system will prioritise transparency, revenue auditability, user convenience, and reduced congestion at toll points.
“Cabinet has approved the reintroduction of road and bridge tolls, but this time with a modern approach. We are looking at technology-driven collection systems that will be seamless and transparent,” he said.
The Minister explained that the decision forms part of broader reforms to ensure adequate and sustainable funding for road maintenance across the country.
He added that toll revenues will be ring-fenced to support regular upkeep of key road infrastructure.