The Egyptian official gazette has published a decision by Minister of Transport, Engineer Kamal El-Wazir, to increase tolls on the Wadi El-Natrun to El-Alamein road. The decision, numbered 565 of 2026, amends a previous decision, number 412 of 2019, regarding tolls for using highways and distinguished roads. The new tolls aim to improve road infrastructure and services. This decision was made after reviewing several laws, including the Public Roads Law and the Value-Added Tax Law.
The decision, published in the official gazette on September 29, 2026, introduces a new toll collection station on the Wadi El-Natrun to El-Alamein road. The new tolls range from 20 to 30 Egyptian pounds, depending on the type of vehicle. The toll for private cars has been increased to 20 pounds from 10 pounds, while the toll for microbuses has also been raised to 20 pounds from 10 pounds. The toll for buses has been increased to 30 pounds from 20 pounds.
The decision cites several laws and ministerial decisions as its basis, including the Public Roads Law of 1968 and its amendments, the Goods Transport Law of 1970, and the Value-Added Tax Law of 2016. The decision also references several ministerial decisions that regulate the collection of tolls on highways and distinguished roads. These laws and decisions provide the framework for the new tolls.
The new tolls include improvement, tax, and health insurance costs. The decision aims to improve road infrastructure and services, as well as increase revenue for road maintenance and development. The Ministry of Transport has stated that the new tolls are necessary to maintain and upgrade the country's road network.
The decision was made based on a proposal by the President of the General Authority for Roads and Bridges. The Ministry of Transport has emphasized that the new tolls are necessary to improve road services and infrastructure. The decision has been published in the official gazette and will come into effect on the date of its publication.
The increased tolls will be collected at a single station on the Wadi El-Natrun to El-Alamein road. The decision includes a table that outlines the new tolls for different types of vehicles. The Ministry of Transport has stated that it will implement the decision and monitor its impact on road users.
The decision to increase tolls on the Wadi El-Natrun to El-Alamein road has been made to improve road infrastructure and services. The new tolls will help to increase revenue for road maintenance and development. The Ministry of Transport will continue to monitor and evaluate the impact of the new tolls on road users.
Key points
- The Egyptian government has increased tolls on the Wadi El-Natrun to El-Alamein road to improve road infrastructure and services.
- The new tolls range from 20 to 30 Egyptian pounds, depending on the type of vehicle.
- The decision aims to increase revenue for road maintenance and development.
