The Ministry of Roads and Highways has assured the public of a fair and transparent procurement process in selecting a technologically advanced toll collection system.

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This follows the government’s decision to reintroduce road and bridge tolls to generate revenue for road maintenance and infrastructure development.

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In a statement issued on February 6, the Ministry emphasized that the selection process for the new toll system would be open, competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with best practices.

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"The Ministry will employ an open, transparent, competitive, cost-effective, and fair procurement process," the statement read.

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Authorities believe the modernized toll collection system will resolve inefficiencies associated with previous tolling methods and ensure sustainable road maintenance funding.

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Ghana first introduced road tolls in the early 1990s as a means of financing road infrastructure. Over the years, toll booths became common on major highways, with motorists required to pay fees for road usage.

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However, in 2021, the Akufo-Addo-led administration scrapped road tolls, arguing that collection costs were high and revenues generated were insignificant. The toll removal was part of the government’s budget that year and was replaced by the controversial Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy).

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With plans now underway to abolish the E-Levy, the government is seeking to restore road tolls under a more efficient system, ensuring sustainability and enhanced revenue generation for road infrastructure.

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