The government of Ghana has announced plans to reinstate road tolls in 2025 as part of efforts to generate revenue for road maintenance and infrastructure development. The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, made this revelation while presenting the 2025 Budget Statement to Parliament. The move comes after the tolls were scrapped in 2022, a decision that has since contributed to a worsening road sector debt, which now exceeds GH¢100 billion. To improve efficiency and curb revenue losses, the government plans to introduce a technology-driven toll collection system under the Big Push Programme, a $10 billion infrastructure initiative tied to the 24-Hour Economy policy.
With the reintroduction of tolls, the government aims to create a sustainable funding model for road projects while reducing reliance on borrowing. Although the specific toll rates and collection mechanisms are yet to be finalized, the new system is expected to incorporate electronic tolling, contactless payments, and automated booths to enhance transparency. Additionally, the government has announced that the Road Fund will be fully uncapped, with GH¢2.81 billion allocated solely for road maintenance—marking a significant 155.5% increase from the 2024 budget.
