The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bayelsa followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Bayelsa, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Yenagoa, Amassoma and Nembe. Out of the three cities, Amassoma and Nembe do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Amassoma rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Nembe peaked in 1991-2005.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Bayelsa is Ekeremor with an SNDi of 9.9, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Nembe with an SNDi of 2.74, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Nembe, Ekeremor

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