Juba–Bor Highway
| Juba–Bor Highway | |
|---|---|
| Route information | |
| Length | 202 km (126 mi) |
| Location | |
| Country | South Sudan |
| Highway system | |
The Juba–Bor Highway is a 202-kilometre dual-carriageway road in South Sudan connecting Juba, the country's capital and largest city, to Bor, capital of Jonglei State to the north.
History
The route between Juba and Bor, one of the main arteries in South Sudan, used to be a dirt road that became "almost impassable" to traffic after heavy rain.[1] It was the location of fighting during the South Sudanese Civil War.[2]
In 2014, South Korean engineers with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) repaired the road.[3][4]
The Juba–Bor road was subsequently reconstructed and paved along mostly the same alignment as the old one. The present, 202-km tarmac road was constructed by Africa Resources Corporation (ARC), a local company, and inaugurated in January 2023.[5]
Security
Many violent ambushes have occurred along the road. In May 2017, some 40 people were killed in a single ambush. That year, UNMISS peacekeepers began patrolling the highway to improve security.[6]
An attack on cattle traders in November 2024 left 22 people dead.[7] A spate of ambushes in 2025 prompted the South Sudan People's Defence Forces (SSPDF) to deploy troops to the highway.[8]
References
- ^ "South Sudan's Juba-Bor Road Almost Impassable". Voice of America. 7 September 2011.
- ^ "Clashes along Juba-Bor road in South Sudan". Radio Tamazuj. 3 January 2014.
- ^ "Juba-Bor road upgrade expected to improve security". Sudan Tribune. 9 September 2014.
- ^ "Korea engineers repair "boggy" Bor-Juba road". United Nations Mission in South Sudan. 13 October 2014.
- ^ "Feature: Newly completed Juba-Bor Highway opens up opportunities, hope for Jonglei". Radio Tamazuj. 15 May 2023.
- ^ "UNMISS patrol improves security for travelers on Juba-Bor road". United Nations Mission in South Sudan. 8 September 2017.
- ^ Okuj, Obaj (8 November 2024). "Juba-Bor road reopens for travelers after deadly attack". Eye Radio.
- ^ "SSPDF to deploy troops after Juba-Bor road attacks spike". Radio Ramazuj. 9 October 2025.