List of roads in Rwanda

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The following is a list of the national roads in Rwanda, which are under the jurisdiction of the Rwanda Transport Development Agency. [1] The list is not exhaustive.

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National roads

List of National Roads In Rwanda
NumberName of RoadDistanceDesignatedCompleted
1 Kagitumba–Kayonza–Rusumo Road 208 kilometres (129 mi) [2] 20182019 [3]

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References

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  2. Google (21 November 2021). "Road Distance Between Kagitumba, Rwanda And Rusumo Falls, Tanzania With Map" (Map). Google Maps . Google. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
  3. Rwanda Ministry of Infrastructure (2019). "Rehabilitation And Widening of Kagitumba-Kayonza-Rusumo Road". Rwanda Ministry of Infrastructure. Kigali, Rwanda. Retrieved 21 November 2021.