Operations at the Kétou toll station on the Route nationale 26 in Bénin are scheduled to begin on 19 October 2026. This infrastructure project establishes a new collection point for travelers navigating the roadway. The Kétou toll station is located on the Route nationale 26 in Benin. Authorities confirmed the station will open for service on this date to manage traffic flow along the route. The Kétou toll station will open for service on October 19, 2026. The facility sits within the district of Kétou, providing a designated stop for vehicles passing through the area. Officials expect the site to be fully functional for motorists by the specified opening time. The implementation of this station serves as a logistical addition to the transit network currently serving the district of Kétou.
Fee Structure and Regulations
An interministerial decree dated 2 July 2026 established the official fee structure for the Kétou toll station. Toll fees for the Kétou station were established by an interministerial decree dated July 2, 2026. These regulations define the financial obligations for all motorists traveling along the Route nationale 26.
Light vehicles passing through the facility are required to pay a toll fee of 1,000 FCFA. The passage fee for light vehicles at the Kétou toll station is 1,000 FCFA. This rate applies to standard passenger cars and smaller transport units utilizing the infrastructure.
Heavy vehicles with seven or more axles face a higher cost, with the maximum toll fee set at 18,000 FCFA. The maximum toll fee for heavy vehicles with seven or more axles at the Kétou station is 18,000 FCFA. These figures represent the full range of established charges determined by the government to manage the operational costs of the roadway. All drivers must comply with these rates upon the station's opening on 19 October 2026.
Broader Benin Road Infrastructure
Road infrastructure developments in Bénin include additional collection points beyond the Kétou site. The toll station located at Houègbo in the district of Toffo has remained operational since 5 January 2026. The toll station at Houègbo in Toffo has been operational since January 5, 2026. This facility serves traffic circulating through the Atlantique department.
Motorists traveling along the Allada – Bohicon section of the roadway encounter a separate toll fee of 1,000 FCFA. The toll fee for the Allada – Bohicon section is 1,000 FCFA. This specific charge applies to vehicles traversing that portion of the transport network. These existing stations and their associated financial requirements form part of the broader national road management plan. Officials maintain these collection points to support the upkeep of the connected transit corridors throughout the region. Drivers must adhere to the established fee schedules at each site as they move between these designated locations. The consistency of these financial requirements across different stations ensures that the transit network continues to function under the established administrative guidelines for road maintenance and management in Bénin.
