Abstract:
This study is conducted at the northern State, where Shirian Elshimal
National Road is extending, connecting it with different parts of the
Sudan. The road has great importance for all the Sudanese citizens, and it
will connect the Sudan with Egypt in future.
The study investigated some aspects of the protection for the road against
the moving sand problem.
Literature was collected from the theoretical and practical work from the
relative offices .
The methodology used in this study was the physical (mechanical) and
biological methods for controlling the effect of the moving sand on the
road.
Results obtained from the study reveled that establishing barrier
perpendicular to the wind direction sands will be deposited behind the
barrier to a distance of about 15 – 30 meters. The depth of the sand
behind the barrier is deeper and as you go further away the depth will
decrease. The protection against wind blowing increased after
establishing the plantation along the road.
The study recommended the use of specialized agencies and
organizations to contribute to solving the problem of burring the road.
Also the study recommended the establishment of plantations and
shelterbelts along the road.
This should be anticipated by establishing mechanical barriers to help in
protecting the seedlings of the biological barrier while they are young.
