(JUBA) – The South Sudan Roads Authority (SSRA) has signed a contract with Ethiopian-based Stadia Engineering Works Consultant to prepare the concept design for the Pagak–Maiwut–Paloch Road. The announcement was made on the SSRA’s official online portals on Monday, marking the start of the preliminary engineering phase of the project.
The concept design will define the proposed road alignment, establish design standards, outline preliminary traffic parameters, and assess environmental and social factors. It will also provide indicative cost estimates, which will form the foundation for detailed engineering design and the eventual procurement of a construction contractor.
Officials expect the road project to improve connectivity within Upper Nile State, providing easier access to oil-producing areas and facilitating trade and humanitarian movement along the corridor. The improved road network is also anticipated to stimulate socio-economic development in towns and communities along the route.
| Project | Details |
|---|---|
| Road | Pagak–Maiwut–Paloch |
| Consultant | Stadia Engineering Works Consultant (Ethiopia) |
| Phase | Concept design / preliminary engineering |
| Scope | Road alignment, design standards, traffic, environmental and social studies |
| Outputs | Indicative cost estimates, foundation for detailed engineering and contractor procurement |
| Expected Benefits | Improved access to oil areas, enhanced trade, humanitarian support, socio-economic development |
According to the Roads Authority, the project forms part of South Sudan’s wider efforts to expand transport infrastructure, strengthen regional connectivity, and support economic growth in the states. The statement also stated the timely completion of the concept design will accelerate progress toward the construction phase and ultimately improve mobility and business opportunities in Upper Nile.