The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Est rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Est, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Bertoua, Batouri and Yokadouma. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bertoua followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Batouri peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Yokadouma peaked in 1991-2005.

How do development practices in Est fare in comparison to others in Cameroon? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Est was the 5th-most disconnected out of the 10 regions in Cameroon. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Cameroon, street construction in Est has become more connected. Est ranked 4th in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Est is Yokadouma with an SNDi of 4.43, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Batouri with an SNDi of 3.0, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Batouri, Yokadouma

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Est rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Est, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Bertoua, Batouri and Yokadouma. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Est follow the same region trend.

To date, Est is the 5th-most disconnected out of the 10 regions in Cameroon. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Cameroon, the street network in Est has become more connected. Est ranked 4th in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 5th in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.