Twelve companies have submitted bids to operate Ghana’s reintroduced electronic road toll system, as announced by the Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza. During the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, the minister revealed that the Ministry has initiated a concessionaire pre-qualification process as part of its plans to modernize toll collection in the country.
“A public advertisement was issued, and a pre-qualification conference was held on July 3, 2025. Currently, 12 firms have submitted applications, which are now under evaluation,” Mr. Agbodza stated. He also mentioned that the Ministry has proposed new toll rates to Parliament through the Ministry of Finance for approval.
All tolling will be conducted electronically, with no physical barriers on any road. These tolls will only apply 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. The shift to automated tolling is part of a broader infrastructure reform agenda, aimed at ensuring sustainable financing for Ghana’s road network.
By: William Narh
