Road Classification

South Sudan classifies roads into four categories based on their function, traffic volume, and connectivity.

National Roads

Primary corridors connecting major cities, borders, and ports. These roads carry the highest traffic volumes and are prioritised for paving and year-round maintenance.

Examples: Juba-Nimule Road, Juba-Bor Road, Wau-Raga Road

Interstate Roads

Roads connecting state capitals and major population centres. These roads support regional trade and population movement between states.

Feeder Roads

Rural roads connecting communities to the main network. These roads are critical for agricultural access and rural development. Most are unpaved.

Urban Roads

Roads within city and town boundaries. Urban roads are managed in coordination with municipal authorities and include streets, avenues, and local access roads.

Surface Types

Paved

Asphalt or concrete

Unpaved

Graded earth

Gravel

Crushed stone

Earth

Natural surface

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