President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that road tolls will be reintroduced before the end of the year, this time using digital systems designed to enhance accountability and ease traffic flow.
The announcement was made during his 2026 State of the Nation Address in Parliament, where he outlined plans for a technology-driven tolling system aimed at eliminating inefficiencies associated with the previous manual regime.
“The reintroduction of road tolls will be done using technology to make the process seamless, efficient, and accountable,” he said.
President Mahama explained that the new framework will rely on electronic platforms to reduce congestion at toll points, limit direct cash handling, and ensure that every cedi collected is properly tracked.
He noted that the policy is intended to create a steady funding stream for the maintenance and expansion of Ghana’s road network, which is vital to trade, mobility, and public safety.
“Reliable road infrastructure remains central to national development and economic productivity,” the President added.
He further stressed that embedding technology into the tolling system would help plug revenue leakages and improve compliance among motorists. Government is collaborating with relevant state agencies to roll out a user-friendly platform that integrates with existing traffic management tools and digital payment systems.
President Mahama assured the public that the transition would be carefully managed to minimize inconvenience and emphasized that the move aligns with broader efforts to modernize the transport sector, complementing ongoing road construction and rehabilitation projects nationwide.
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