South Sudan’s government has prioritized the construction of several roads and bridges in the country. The roads network is necessary for promotion of trade and development between states and with the neighboring countries of Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Central Africa Republic (CAR). The road network connects South Sudan to all the neighbouring countries as well as inter-state roads connecting all corners of the country to the capital, Juba.
A number of major bridges will also be built across the River Nile in Juba, Bor or Ramciel and Malakal in addition to another bridge to be built across the Sobat River in eastern part of Upper Nile state.
The following is the breakdown of the priority roads that should be tarmacked:
- Juba-Terekeka-Awerial-Ramciel-Yirol-Rumbek-Mayendit-Bentiu-Jau plus Yirol junction-Shambe-Leer
- Juba-Bor-Canal Mouth-Malakal-Renk
- Nadapal-Kapoeta-Torit-Juba
- Juba-Mundri-Maridi-Yambio-Tambura
- Paloch-Longochok-Mathiang-Maiwut-Pagak
- Rumbek-Wau-Kwajok-Gogrial-Abyei-Wau-Aweil
- Juba-Yei-Kaya
- Bor-Pibor-Okello-Pochall plus Ayod-Waat-Akobo
- Malakal-Nasir-Jikou
- Tambura-Wau-Raja-Boro Medina
- Kapoeta-Kessingor-Boma-Raad
The 10 year roads construction plan is estimated to cost over $10 billion is already in place.