How many toll gates do we have from Lusaka to Livingston, Chipata, Ndola and other parts of the country? In Zambia, toll gates are part of the country's infrastructure for road maintenance and revenue collection. Managed primarily by the National Road Fund Agency (NRFA), toll gates serve as key points for collecting fees from motorists to fund road construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance.
You can print a PDF list of toll gates from Lusaka to Livingston and all parts including Ndola, Chipata also countrywide.
1. Purpose of Toll Gates in Zambia
- Toll fees are collected to ensure sustainable financing for road development.
- The funds are used to maintain Zambia's road network, which is critical for trade, tourism, and general connectivity.
List of toll gates in Zambia
As of January 2025, Zambia has an extensive network of toll stations across its major roads and border points. Here's a comprehensive list of the toll stations:
Inland Toll Plazas:
Katuba Toll Plaza
- Location: Great North Road, near Chisamba
Shimabala Toll Plaza
- Location: Lusaka to Kafue Road
Mumbwa Toll Plaza
- Location: Lusaka to Mumbwa Road
Kafulafuta Toll Plaza
- Location: Ndola to Kapiri Mposhi Road
Manyumbi Toll Plaza
- Location: Kabwe to Kapiri Mposhi Road
Choma Toll Plaza
- Location: Great North Road, Choma area
Mwami Toll Plaza
- Location: Chipata to Malawi Border Road
Kalense Toll Plaza
- Location: Northern Province
Kasama Toll Plaza
- Location: Northern Province
Chongwe Toll Plaza
- Location: Great East Road, Chongwe area
Weighbridges Serving as Toll Collection Points:
- Nakonde Weighbridge
Border Toll Stations:
Chirundu Border Post
- Location: Zambia-Zimbabwe border
Kazungula Border Post
- Location: Zambia-Botswana border
Nakonde Border Post
- Location: Zambia-Tanzania border
Mwami Border Post
- Location: Zambia-Malawi border
Katima Mulilo Border Post
- Location: Zambia-Namibia border
Sakanya Border Post
- Location: Zambia-DRC border
Additional Toll Plazas:
Serenje Toll Plaza
Isoka Toll Plaza
Mbala Toll Plaza
Chilanga Toll Plaza
Mpongwe Toll Plaza
Mansa Toll Plaza
Solwezi Toll Plaza
Mongu Toll Plaza
Luangwa Bridge Toll Plaza
Lufwanyama Toll Plaza
Kasumbalesa Toll Plaza
Planned and New Toll Sites:
Ndola Toll Plaza
- Location: On Copperbelt highways
Kalulushi Toll Plaza
Petauke Toll Plaza
Lundazi Toll Plaza
Kaputa Toll Plaza
3. Types of Toll Gates
- Inland Toll Gates: Located within the country, usually between cities or along main highways.
- Port of Entry Toll Gates: Placed at border points to collect fees from vehicles entering Zambia.
4. Toll Fees
Toll fees vary depending on the vehicle type and weight. Common categories include:
- Light vehicles (e.g., private cars and SUVs).
- Heavy vehicles (e.g., trucks, buses, and commercial transport).
- Local discounts: Some toll gates offer lower fees for vehicles registered in the surrounding areas.
5. Advantages of Toll Gates
- Improved road infrastructure: Revenue ensures better road quality and maintenance.
- Economic benefits: Well-maintained roads enhance trade and reduce vehicle operating costs.
- Job creation: Toll gates create employment opportunities for locals.
Major roads in Zambia
Zambia has an extensive road network that connects major cities, towns, and neighboring countries, playing a key role in domestic and regional trade. These roads are classified into trunk roads (T-roads), main roads (M-roads), and district roads. Below is an overview of the major roads in Zambia:
1. Great North Road (T2)
- Description: One of Zambia's most significant highways, stretching from Lusaka to Nakonde at the border with Tanzania. It is part of the Tanzania-Zambia Highway and the North-South Corridor.
- Key Towns/Cities: Lusaka → Kabwe → Kapiri Mposhi → Serenje → Mpika → Nakonde.
- Importance: Facilitates trade between Zambia and Tanzania, linking Zambia to the port of Dar es Salaam.
2. Great East Road (T4)
- Description: Connects Lusaka to the eastern part of Zambia and extends to the border with Malawi at Mwami.
- Key Towns/Cities: Lusaka → Chongwe → Rufunsa → Katete → Chipata → Mwami (border).
- Importance: Provides access to Malawi and serves as a crucial route for agricultural trade.
3. Great West Road (M9)
- Description: Stretches from Lusaka to Mongu, linking the western part of the country.
- Key Towns/Cities: Lusaka → Mumbwa → Kaoma → Mongu.
- Importance: Provides access to the Western Province, including the Barotse Floodplain.
4. Livingstone Road (T1)
- Description: Runs from Lusaka to Livingstone, connecting to the Victoria Falls and the border with Zimbabwe.
- Key Towns/Cities: Lusaka → Mazabuka → Monze → Choma → Kalomo → Livingstone.
- Importance: Supports tourism and trade with Zimbabwe and Botswana.
5. Copperbelt Roads
- Key Routes:
- Ndola-Kitwe Dual Carriageway (T3): Links two major cities in the Copperbelt Province, Ndola and Kitwe.
- Ndola-Chingola Road (T3): Extends from Ndola to Chingola and further to Solwezi in North-Western Province.
- Kitwe-Mufulira Road (M4): Provides access to Mufulira, a key mining town.
- Importance: Supports the mining and industrial activities in the Copperbelt region.
6. Mutanda-Chavuma Road (M8)
- Description: Runs from Solwezi (North-Western Province) to Chavuma, near the border with Angola.
- Key Towns: Solwezi → Mwinilunga → Zambezi → Chavuma.
- Importance: Opens up the North-Western Province and links to Angola.
7. Luangwa Bridge Road (T2)
- Description: A section of the Great North Road, crossing the Luangwa River.
- Importance: Acts as a vital connection between eastern and northern Zambia.
8. Kasama-Mbala-Mpulungu Road (M1)
- Description: Links Kasama in the Northern Province to Mpulungu, Zambia’s only port on Lake Tanganyika.
- Key Towns: Kasama → Mbala → Mpulungu.
- Importance: Facilitates trade with countries bordering Lake Tanganyika.
9. Chirundu-Lusaka Road (T2)
- Description: Connects Lusaka to Chirundu at the Zimbabwe border.
- Importance: Supports cross-border trade between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
10. Pedicle Road
- Description: Passes through the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), providing a shortcut between the Copperbelt and Luapula Province.
- Importance: Reduces travel time but requires coordination with DRC authorities.
11. Mongu-Kalabo Road
- Description: A recently constructed road that includes a long causeway across the Zambezi floodplain, connecting Mongu to Kalabo near the Angola border.
- Importance: Improves access to remote areas and fosters cross-border trade with Angola.
12. Kazungula Bridge Road
- Description: Connects Livingstone to the Kazungula Bridge, which links Zambia with Botswana over the Zambezi River.
- Importance: Enhances trade and reduces reliance on ferries for crossing the river.
