Ghana to introduce E-Road tolls by Late 2026

The Roads and Transport Committee of Parliament has announced that Ghana’s electronic road toll system is expected to be implemented by the fourth quarter of 2026.

Chairperson of the Committee and Member of Parliament for Wassa East, Isaac Adjei Mensah, disclosed this to the Parliamentary Press Corps in Accra on Thursday, following concerns raised earlier in the week by the Minority Caucus.

He indicated that feasibility studies and preparatory work for the rollout are nearing completion, stressing that criticisms from the Minority over delays are unwarranted.

Mr Adjei Mensah noted that prior to its abolition by the previous administration, the road toll system generated approximately GH¢60 million monthly for the state. He argued that scrapping the tolls led to significant revenue losses, making the current criticisms unjustified.

The Committee also responded to other issues raised by the Minority, particularly regarding the awarding of contracts under the “Big Push” infrastructure programme. It clarified that only 44 per cent of the roughly 400 contracts were awarded through sole sourcing, while the majority were secured through competitive bidding processes.

Other key projects discussed included the Boankra Inland Port, the Mpakadan Railway System, plans to restructure the Road Fund into a Road Maintenance Trust Fund, and the partial settlement of GH¢107 billion in road sector arrears.

The Committee emphasised that the introduction of the electronic toll system will provide a sustainable source of funding for road maintenance and infrastructure development, while enhancing transparency and efficiency in revenue collection.