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Egypt Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: Electronic toll collection with smart transportation features
Coverage: Major highways including Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road
Currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Technology: Cameras, transponders, automatic license plate recognition
Operators: General Authority for Roads, Bridges and Land Transport

Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Egypt? 2025 Update

Yes, Egypt operates toll roads on several major highways, particularly the Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road and other key inter-city routes. The country has implemented a smart transportation system with electronic toll collection that operates without stopping.

Key Reality: Egypt expects to collect 3.75 billion pounds ($75 million) in toll and weigh station fees in fiscal year 2025-2026, up from 3.5 billion pounds in the current year, reflecting growing traffic volumes.

2025 Update: Egypt's Road Quality Index has improved dramatically, reaching 5.53 points in 2024 and securing 18th place globally, up from 118th place in 2015 with significant infrastructure investments.

Egypt Toll Costs: Current Rates

Egypt operates toll roads on major highways with varying rates based on distance and vehicle type, particularly concentrated around the Cairo metropolitan area.

Major Toll Roads and Infrastructure (2025)

Road/Highway	Length	Status	Toll Status
Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road	220 km	Main highway, smart system	TOLLED
Cairo-Ismailia-Port Said Road	195 km	Smart system phase 1	TOLLED
Cairo-Suez Road	134 km	Smart system phase 1	TOLLED
Cairo-Ain Sokhna Road	110 km	Smart system phase 1	TOLLED
Regional Ring Road	338 km	Smart system phase 1	TOLLED
Shubra-Benha Road	40 km	Smart system phase 1	TOLLED

Infrastructure Investment Progress

National Roads Project: 6,300 km of 7,000 km target completed at cost of 155 billion Egyptian pounds

Road Network Growth: Main roads increasing by 29.8% to reach 30,500 km by end 2024, compared to 23,500 km in 2014

How to Pay Egyptian Tolls

You can pay tolls on Egyptian roads using the following methods:

1. Electronic Toll Collection (Smart System):

• Automatic cameras and transponder detection without stopping
• Automatic license plate recognition (ANPR) technology
• Electronic billing and payment systems

2. Traditional Payment Methods:

• Cash payments at toll plazas
• Credit and debit card payments
• Weighing stations for commercial vehicles

To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Egypt toll roads, use TollGuru Egypt toll calculator

Egypt Toll Calculator

Recent Changes (2025)

Smart Transportation System Implementation:

• Electronic toll collection without stopping reduces response time to accidents by 30-90 minutes
• Expected to decrease accidents by 22-48% with critical accident rate dropping from 22% to 9%
• Traffic violations projected to drop by 45% due to warning systems for drivers
• Operating speeds estimated to increase by 35% at peak times

Infrastructure Investment:

• Road and bridge investment allocation increased to 24.2 billion pounds ($484 million) for 2025-2026
• $895 million government plan underway to build 40 new bridges and reduce road congestion
• Ahmed Handy Tunnel 2 under Suez Canal nearing completion
• 1,000 overpasses and tunnels constructed over the past decade

Safety Improvements:

• 28.6% decrease in road accident fatalities: 5,861 fatalities in 2023 vs 8,211 in 2016
• 17.9% decline in injuries: 71,000 in 2023 vs 86,500 in 2016
• Fuel consumption projected to decrease by 13% annually with smart system implementation

Regional Infrastructure Information

Cairo Metropolitan Area - Transportation Hub:

• Ring Road (103 km) and Regional Ring Road (130 km) serving inner and outer Cairo
• Home to approximately 19 million people, expected to rise to 24 million by 2027
• Major construction projects concentrated in East Cairo
• Suspension bridge crossing Nile River at Warraq Island - world's widest

Alexandria and Coastal Region:

• International Coastal Road (280 km) connecting Alexandria to Port Said
• $142 million invested in New Alamein City road infrastructure
• Major port infrastructure supporting regional trade

Upper Egypt Connections:

• Geish Road (306 km) running between Helwan and Asyut along the Nile
• Paved road paralleling the Nile from Cairo south to Aswan
• Western Desert roads connecting to Al-Khārijah and Al-Dākhilah

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations:

• Toll costs vary by distance and vehicle type on major highways
• Electronic payment systems provide faster passage without stopping
• Commercial vehicles subject to weighing station fees

Travel Safety:

• Major highways generally well-maintained with improving safety records
• Rural roads made of dried mud following irrigation canals
• Desert roads may be little more than tracks - plan accordingly

Frequently Asked Questions

Which roads in Egypt have tolls?

Major toll roads include the Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road, Cairo-Ismailia-Port Said Road, Cairo-Suez Road, Cairo-Ain Sokhna Road, and the Regional Ring Road around Cairo.

How does Egypt's smart transportation system work?

The system uses cameras and transponders for electronic toll collection without stopping, automatic license plate recognition, and provides driver warnings to reduce violations and accidents.

Can I avoid tolls in Egypt?

Alternative routes exist, such as the Cairo-Alexandria agriculture road, but they are significantly slower and in poorer condition compared to toll highways.

What documents do I need for border crossings?

You need permission from the Travel Permits Department of the Egyptian Ministry of the Interior to cross borders with Libya, Sudan, Israel, and parts of the Sinai on main sealed roads.

How has Egypt's road quality improved?

Egypt's Road Quality Index improved from 118th place globally in 2015 to 18th place in 2024, with a score of 5.53 points thanks to massive infrastructure investments.

Egypt vs. Neighboring Countries

Country	System Type	Technology	Coverage
Egypt	Electronic + traditional	Smart system, ANPR	Major highways
Libya	Limited infrastructure	Basic systems	Conflict-affected
Sudan	Limited tolls	Traditional systems	Civil war impact
Israel	Electronic highways	Highway 6 transponders	Advanced system

Useful Links & Resources

Internal Navigation:

• Libya Toll Roads - Western neighbor limited infrastructure
• Sudan Toll Roads - Southern neighbor traditional systems
• Israel Toll Roads - Eastern neighbor advanced electronic system
• Tunisia Toll Roads - Regional comparison

Government and Industry Contacts:

• General Authority for Roads, Bridges and Land Transport: Toll road operations
• Ministry of Transportation: Infrastructure policy and development
• Travel Permits Department, Ministry of Interior: Border crossing permissions
• Egyptian National Railways: Integrated transportation planning

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