The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Plateau rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Plateau, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Jos, Mongu Arna and Langtang. Out of the three cities, Mongu Arna does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mongu Arna followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.

How do development practices in Plateau fare in comparison to others in Nigeria? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Plateau was the 33rd-most disconnected out of the 37 regions in Nigeria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Plateau ranked 33rd in 1975, 32nd in 1976-1990, 31st in 1991-2005 and 33rd in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Plateau is Jos with an SNDi of 5.25, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Langtang with an SNDi of 1.37, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Langtang, Jos

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

To date, Plateau is the 31st-most disconnected out of the 37 regions in Nigeria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Nigeria, the street network in Plateau has become more disconnected. Plateau ranked 33rd in 1975, 33rd in 1976-1990, 33rd in 1991-2005 and 31st in 2006-2020.