Road Tolls Are Back! Mahama Unveils New Automated System — “Only 1 Cedi Will Be Charged”

/ Transitioning from physical booths to a smart, Ghana Card-based toll system, the government promises efficiency, transparency, and ease of use.

👉 Road tolls to be reintroduced using an automated, cashless system linked to the Ghana Card.

👉 Vehicles will be charged via mobile money or bank account upon crossing toll points.

👉 The new system targets 65 toll locations nationwide, up from 39 previously.

👉 Private Ghanaian firms invited to design, build, and operate the modern toll infrastructure.

👉 Deadline for tender submission: June 19, 2025.

Mahama reinstates road tolls with a modern twist—automated payments and a flat
fee of only 1 cedi.

President John Dramani Mahama has confirmed the reintroduction of road tolls in Ghana, this time with a fully automated, technology-driven system aimed at boosting transparency and efficiency. The president made the announcement while speaking at the CEO Summit in Accra on May 26, 2025.

“Every car is now linked to the owner’s Ghana Card. So, we don’t need the old toll booths anymore,” he explained.
“If you cross the East Legon bridge, the system takes a picture of your vehicle and automatically deducts 1 cedi from your mobile money or bank account.”

The decision aligns with the government’s broader goal to digitise public services. A report by Graphic.com.gh outlines that the modern toll system will span 65 booths nationwide, replacing the outdated model that previously had only 39 operational points before tolls were suspended.

In this new model, gantries equipped with sensors and cameras will identify license plates, and charges will be electronically processed without human intervention—no cash, no queues, no hassle.

According to Nasir Ahmad Yartey, Head of Public Relations at the Ministry of Roads and Highways, the ministry is inviting Ghanaian-owned firms or Ghanaian-led consortiums to submit pre-qualification bids.

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This initiative falls under the Public Private Partnership Act, 2022 (Act 1039) and gives priority to firms with at least 51% Ghanaian ownership.

“We’re assessing technical, financial, and legal capacity as part of the pre-qualification,” Yartey said.

The deadline for bid submissions is set for June 19, 2025. The selected firm will oversee design, financing, construction, and management of the tolling system—ensuring system reliability, revenue maximisation, and minimal leakages.

📊 What's at Stake?

With this system, the government hopes to significantly increase revenue collection for road infrastructure development while restoring public trust through transparency and accountability. The move also intends to reduce the burden of traffic congestion and physical cash handling at toll booths.

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Road Toll: Every car is linked to the owner’s Ghana Card, so we don’t need the old toll booths anymore. If you cross the East Legon bridge, we simply take a picture of your car, and the system will automatically send the toll charge to your mobile money or bank account. You’ll… pic.twitter.com/xNdy1MDibc

— JoyNews (@JoyNewsOnTV) May 26, 2025

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