By Kei Emmanuel Duku
The Central Equatoria State Ministry of Roads and Bridges, under the leadership of Minister Clement Maring Samuel, has presented a detailed progress report on the road network to Governor Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel.
The report covers the ministry’s achievements, challenges, ongoing projects, and future plans. Governor Mujung commended the ministry’s efforts to improve road infrastructure and pledged his administration’s full support.
The Central Eqauatoral State while presented the report on the status of the roads within the state; he was accompanied by the ministry’s Director General and senior engineers.
He urged the team to intensify their work to ensure critical road projects are completed on schedule.
Minister Maring noted that the report identified several incomplete plans particularly the overdue assessments along the Juba–Kajo-Keji road.
The Governor stated in the few days ahead, the CES leaderships have scheduled visits to communities in Greater Yei, specifically Mongo and Lasu.
Expressing his appreciation for the Governor’s guidance, Minister Maring pledged close collaboration to turn the ministry’s plans into tangible results. He added that the report would serve as the foundation for the ministry’s strategic plan and policy framework as they work to complete pending projects.
The status of roads within Central Equatoria State remains a significant challenge, with many roads becoming impassable during the rainy season. This has a direct impact on trade, humanitarian aid delivery, and the movement of goods and people.
Within Juba City, there has been a focus on paving key urban roads to ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity. Additionally, the government, often in partnership with some private companies, has undertaken projects to rehabilitate major arterial roads within the City. However, despite these efforts, many feeder roads and routes connecting rural communities remain in poor condition, highlighting the need for continued investment and infrastructure development.