Investigation of Project Delays: Towards a Sustainable Toll Road Project

¹ Civil Engineering Department, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, 57162 Surakarta, Indonesia.
² Centre of Transportation Study, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, 57162 Surakarta, Indonesia

^* Corresponding author: tik154@ums.ac.id

Abstract

Private investment in toll roads is anticipated to surge due to their potential to cover operational and developmental costs through toll fees. However, the allure for investors and lenders hinges on achieving long-term sustainability, a challenging feat in the context of frequent project implementation delays, especially in Indonesia’s toll road construction. This study delves into the primary obstacles thwarting timely project completion, drawing insights from the literature to gauge their significance in ensuring the sustainability of toll road projects. Based on a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire survey, the report reveals four pivotal challenges, most profoundly linked to variables associated with the Social Environment and Society. Additionally, contract management emerges as a potent factor influencing project time overruns. The model developed herein serves as a valuable tool for academics, researchers, and practitioners seeking an effective approach to address time overrun challenges in toll road projects.