ASSESSMENT OF CAUSES &CONSEQUENCES OF ROAD PROJECT DELAY: (CASE STUDY OF ADDIS ABABA CITY ROAD AUTHORITY)

Abstract

Road construction is a difficult operation that involves a large amount of people, machinery and technical as well as financial resources, despite the fact that many stakeholders are involved. High traffic volumes, utility conflicts and relocations, and in urban area building have all presented challenges to road construction projects in overcrowded urban areas. The primary goal of this study was to assess the causes and consequences of road projects delays on selected ongoing road construction projects in Addis Ababa City Road Authority. This study was carried out to identify the major causes and consequences of road projects delay for road construction projects. Thirty two (32) project delay attributes were identified through detailed literature review and experts support & five (5)-delay effect. The study adopts quantitative & qualitive methods with the help of primary and secondary data. Primary data was collected using selfadministered questionnaires on selected respondents from clients, consultants and contractor. Secondary data was collects through reviewing of related materials such as road construction project contract documents and project completion reports. Based on the findings, from 32 causes of delay to reduce to ten causes of delay includes right of way, lack of coordination with the utility supplier, difficulties in financing the contractor's, land acquisition, resettlement and compensation-related causes; inaccurate site investigation by the consultant; shortage of contractor materials on site, local authority-related causes; inadequate planning and scheduling of work by the contractor; poor site management and supervision by the contractor. On the other hand, time and budget overruns, quality difficulties, this is done based on wide literature review. Findings of this journal will help clients, contractors, consultants and any other concerned bodies to consider and give priorities for better road construction performance in the future.The researcher recommended for client before offer the project to contractor first clear the site free from right of way problem, land acquisition, resettlement, and compensation-related causes and with local authority make smooth work sprit, the contractor mange properly the financial problem & deliver materials properly at right time and consultant proper site investigation and ready the design document at right time.