Cameroon’s first phase of automatic toll booths, located at Mbankomo, Tiko, Mbanga, Nsimalen, Nkometou, Edéa, and Boumnyebel, is nearing completion. According to Jean-Baptiste De la Torre, legal representative of Tollcam, the site at Mbankomo is currently undergoing reception procedures. This process is a handover between the constructor and the operator, Egis Road Corporation, allowing for the preparation of the launch.
The construction works, carried out by Razel, are almost finished, including civil engineering, building construction, and installation of equipment such as toll barrières and computer software. The sites are expected to be operational in September, marking a significant step towards modernizing Cameroon’s road infrastructure. De la Torre stated that the project is progressing well, with no major issues reported.
The introduction of automatic toll booths in Cameroon is a novel concept, and the project team is vigilant about integrating these systems into the country’s road environment. Although the sites will have a human presence for monitoring and control, the aim is to transition to fully digital operations in the future. De la Torre mentioned that the team is working with a number of toll collectors during the initial phase.
The automatic toll booths will be supervised by personnel, including police presence, to ensure smooth operations. The project team is optimistic about the completion of the reception procedures, with the sites at Nsimalen and Nkometou expected to be finalized soon. Once operational, the toll booths will improve efficiency and reduce congestion on the roads.
Egis Road Corporation, the operator, will manage the toll booths and oversee the transition to digital operations. The company will work with the government to ensure that the system is integrated into the existing road infrastructure. The project is expected to enhance the overall road experience for users.
Cameroon’s road infrastructure has seen significant investments in recent years, with the government aiming to modernize and improve the network. The automatic toll booths project is part of this effort, which seeks to increase efficiency, reduce travel times, and enhance the overall user experience.
The project’s success will depend on the effective integration of the automatic toll booths into the existing road infrastructure. With the expected completion of the first phase in September, the government and Egis Road Corporation will focus on expanding the system to other parts of the country.
Key points
- The first phase of automatic toll booths in Cameroon is nearing completion, with seven sites set to open in September.
- The project is a novel concept in Cameroon, and the team is working to integrate the systems into the country’s road environment.
- The automatic toll booths will be supervised by personnel, including police presence, to ensure smooth operations.
