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

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Benue is Ihalav with an SNDi of 4.35, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Tarzoho with an SNDi of 1.23, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Tarzoho, Ihalav

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