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Home » Countries » Africa & Arab States » Sudan » Activities » Rehabilitation of Napadal-Boma Road, Southern Sudan
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Partner: Government: Government of the United States of America
International Organization: UN-HABITAT |
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Cost: US$1,000,000 |
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The possibility for the population of Southern Sudan to move beyond relief to development is limited if people lack transport and communication facilities to move goods to markets and to access hospitals, schools and government services. The road network in Southern Sudan does not meet the needs of the population either in terms of delivery of aid or supporting their own reconstruction efforts. There is also a need to improve the capacity of local road construction organizations to ensure that the operation and maintenance of Southern Sudanese road networks may be implemented with local resources. This project is aimed at improving the road linking the Kenya-Sudan border town of Napadal to Narus in South Sudan, where several sections have rutted considerably and suffered from gravel loss. This road is part of the road linking the Kenyan town of Lokichoggio to the town of Boma in the Upper Nile region of South Sudan. The section of the road comprises a 6 metre wide road with a gravel surfacing that was constructed in 1994/95.
- Reshaping and provision of gravel surfacing material and missing drainage material to make the road passable all year round.
- In conjunction with ensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid and in line with promoting the transition from relief to development, UN-HABITAT seeks to build local capacity in southern Sudan for the sustainable and efficient execution of road works.
Phase I of the project was completed in May 2004. The completed works included site clearance, earthworks, grading, and construction of drifts and installation of culverts. Surveys and tender documents for Phase II have been completed. Construction will be completed in December 2004. When completed, the road will ensure improved delivery of humanitarian supplies to communities in Southern Sudan and increased local self-reliance through improved transportation and exchange of goods and services. |
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