The Right-of-Way Management and Cost Effectiveness on the Road Construction Projects: The Case of Selected Projects Ethiopian Roads Authority

Abstract

Like many other developing countries, Ethiopia faces significant challenges related to road projects, most
notably the issue of Right of Priority (ROW). There are several factors that contribute to these public road
problems. Therefore, this study seeks to determine the magnitude of the problems faced by right-of-way
stakeholders in Ethiopian Road Authority road construction projects, the factors that contribute to these
underlying problems, and their ramifications for road construction. will do. To gather expert opinion from
the sector, a wide range of questionnaires were developed and distributed to sector participants such as
customers, consultants, contractors and local governments. The research method was based on a
questionnaire. Respondents unanimously agreed that priorities have a negative impact on road project
costs. Questionnaire surveys were analyzed using Relative Importance Index (RII) ranking. The main
findings of the paper were delayed compensation and budget shortfalls in road site compensation with
customer/owner related issues, exaggerated land valuation rates, lack of local government awareness, and
illegal construction activities on the site. Road owners within right-of-way boundaries, premature
demolition of compensated land, and premature removal of compensated utilities from road right-of-way
are viewed as serious road right-of-way management and cost-effectiveness issues. . Road construction
projects, and some irresponsible actions by road construction companies, are considered essential signs of
right-of-way problems and should be addressed for fair and smooth road construction operations. Finally,
the work conveyed key recommendations for the Ethiopian Road Authority to work with affected people to
implement on a case-by-case basis.