From Abandonment to Reintroduction: The state of toll booths ahead of 2025 comeback

Since the discontinuation of road and bridge tolls in November 2021 to make way for the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy), Ghana's roads have been permanently altered, putting an end to a system that had been a part of everyday life for decades.

However, beyond the relief from queues and traffic congestion delays, this decision continues to impact the nation's revenue generation and road maintenance efforts.

Despite efforts to determine the extent to which revenue targets from the tolls could have been met, these tolls were more than just a fee - they provided individuals with jobs to support themselves.

For businesses that relied on these stops, and for the thousands of workers who manned the booths, this policy shift meant the end of their livelihoods.

GhanaWeb's Mawuli Ahorlumegah recently took to the streets to assess the impact of the discontinuation of these tolls, the conditions of the booths, and the estimated costs for the government to rebuild these demolished road tolls nationwide.

Furthermore, GhanaWeb's team of correspondents in the Ashanti, Bono East, and Eastern regions also spoke with traders and businesses to gain a better understanding of the full impact of the discontinuation of road tolls on their livelihoods.

They also shared their thoughts on the possible reintroduction of road tolls in 2025.

Watch the full GhanaWeb Special below:



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