The Ministry of Roads and Highways has announced the reintroduction of road and bridge tolls across the country to generate revenue for road maintenance and infrastructure development.
In a press release issued today, the Ministry stated that it is working on the modalities for a modern, technologically driven toll collection system. The statement assured the public that the process would be transparent, competitive, and cost-effective.
This decision comes after the Nana-Addo led government scrapped toll collection in 2021, citing traffic congestion and inefficiencies. However, with increasing concerns over road maintenance funding, the government is revisiting tolling with an improved system.
The Ministry is yet provide details on the new toll rates or the exact locations where tolls will be reinstated. However, it has assured the public of its commitment to ensuring a smooth implementation process that addresses past challenges.
Below is the full statement from the Ministry of Roads and Highways:
The Ministry of Roads and Highways wishes to announce to the public that the Government intends to reintroduce road and bridge tolls to generate revenue for road maintenance and related matters.
To this end, the Ministry is putting together the modalities for a modern, technologically driven toll collection system.
To achieve this objective, the Ministry will employ an open, transparent, competitive, cost-effective, and fair procurement process.
The Ministry wishes to assure the public of its commitment to introducing a modernized system that addresses the current tolling and road maintenance funding challenges of the country.
