Parliament Approves New Electronic Road Tolls in Ghana: Full breakdown of the 20-year agreement and what government will receive
Parliament has approved a landmark 20-year public-private partnership (PPP) agreement to reintroduce electronic road and bridge tolls in Ghana, marking the return of road toll collection after it was suspended in 2022.
The new nationwide electronic tolling system is expected to modernise revenue collection, improve transparency and generate sustainable funding for road maintenance while eliminating the long queues associated with manual toll booths.
Here is everything you need to know about the approved agreement.
1. Why is Ghana bringing back road tolls?
The government says the new electronic tolling system is intended to:
Restore a sustainable source of funding for road maintenance.
Improve the condition of roads and bridges across the country.
Eliminate revenue leakages associated with manual toll collection.
Increase transparency and accountability.
Use internationally recognised electronic tolling technology to improve efficiency.
2. Who is responsible for the project?
The agreement is between the Ministry of Roads and Highways, acting on behalf of the Government of Ghana, and a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to be incorporated by Rock Africa Limited.
Rock Africa Limited will mobilise private investment to finance, develop and operate the nationwide electronic tolling infrastructure.
3. How many toll locations will be introduced?
The project will cover 66 tolling locations across 13 operational corridors nationwide.
These include:
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38 existing toll locations
28 newly identified strategic toll locations
This represents a significant expansion of Ghana's toll collection network.
4. How will the new toll system work?
Unlike the previous manual toll booths, the new system will rely on electronic toll collection technology, allowing motorists to pay digitally without lengthy queues.
The electronic system is expected to:
Speed up traffic flow.
Reduce congestion at toll points.
Improve convenience for motorists.
Increase efficiency in revenue collection.
5. How will toll revenue be shared?
One of the key features of the agreement is its 70:30 revenue-sharing formula.
Under the arrangement:
• The Government of Ghana will receive 70% of all toll revenues.
The concessionaire (Rock Africa's SPV) will receive 30%.
The government says this structure ensures the majority of revenue generated from toll collection will be used to support national infrastructure development.
6. How long will the agreement last?
The concession will run for 20 years, broken down as follows:
Three years for design and construction of the electronic tolling infrastructure.
Seventeen years for operation and maintenance.
7. Who will own the project after 20 years?
At the end of the concession period, all project assets will be transferred to the Government of Ghana, meaning ownership of the electronic tolling infrastructure will revert fully to the state.
8. Who approved the agreement?
The concession agreement was presented to Parliament on July 29, 2026, by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources on behalf of the Minister for Roads and Highways.
After reviewing the proposal, Parliament's Roads and Transportation Committee recommended its approval, and lawmakers subsequently endorsed the agreement.
9. Why did Parliament support the deal?
Ranking Member of the Roads and Transportation Committee, Kennedy Osei Nyarko, said the committee believes reintroducing road tolls will significantly increase revenue for the Road Fund, which finances road maintenance across Ghana.
He also noted that plans to restore road tolls had already been approved by Cabinet before the previous administration left office.
10. Why were road tolls abolished in 2022?
Bimbilla MP Dominic Nitiwul explained that road tolls were suspended after the introduction of the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) to avoid placing multiple financial burdens on Ghanaians.
According to him, road tolls generated less than GH¢100 million, while the E-Levy was expected to raise significantly more revenue.
However, he said the new electronic tolling system is more efficient and convenient because it eliminates long queues and reduces delays for motorists.
What Happens Next?
Following Parliament's approval, preparations are expected to begin for the design and construction of the nationwide electronic tolling infrastructure.
Once operational, motorists will pay tolls electronically at designated locations across the country, while the government expects the new system to improve revenue collection, reduce leakages and provide reliable funding for the maintenance and expansion of Ghana's road network.
Edem Kwame
Chief Editor
Edem Kwame is a staff journalist at GH News Media, where he covers sports, politics, news and current affairs with a sharp focus on Ghanaian and African football.
