President John Dramani Mahama has announced that road tolls will be reintroduced before the end of 2026, this time through a fully digital system aimed at boosting accountability and reducing traffic congestion.
Delivering the 2026 State of the Nation Address in Parliament on February 27, 2026, the president said the new toll regime would rely on technology to eliminate the inefficiencies that characterised the previous manual collection system.
“The reintroduction of road tolls will be done using technology to make the process seamless, efficient, and accountable,” he stated.
According to President Mahama, the revamped framework will utilise electronic platforms to minimise congestion at toll points, reduce direct cash handling, and ensure that all revenue collected is properly tracked.
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He explained that the move is intended to create a sustainable funding stream for the maintenance and expansion of Ghana’s road network, describing reliable infrastructure as critical to trade, mobility, and public safety.
“Reliable road infrastructure remains central to national development and economic productivity,” he indicated.
He said, the government is collaborating with relevant state agencies to deploy a user-friendly platform that integrates with existing traffic management systems and digital payment solutions.
The digital approach is also expected to plug revenue leakages and improve compliance among motorists.
President Mahama assured Ghanaians that the transition would be carefully managed to minimise inconvenience, noting that the initiative forms part of broader efforts to modernise the transport sector and complement ongoing road construction and rehabilitation projects across the country.
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