According to data from the Jordanian Ministry of Public Works and Housing, , the Jordanian road network consisted of  of main roads;  of rural roads and  of side roads. The Hejaz Railway built during the Ottoman Empire which extended from Damascus to Mecca will act as a base for future railway expansion plans. Currently, the railway has little civilian activity; it is primarily used for transporting goods. A national railway project is currently undergoing studies and seeking funding sources.