The following are the challenges facing the road sector:
- Climate
Adverse climatic changes which result either in severe drought or excessive rainfall impact the roads, especially for unpaved/ murram roads. - High costs
The cost of constructing new roads has increased both locally and internationally.
- Inadequate equipment
There are inadequate equipments which are vital in quality road construction.
- Inadequate human resources
The current National Road Safety Council and South Sudan Regulatory Authority do not have adequate competent human resources and other logistics.
- Education
There is still less sensitization of the people about road sector - Weak regulation
There is still weak regulatory framework for the road sector and thus a need for a sector policy.