Gebrehiwot, Frehiwot (Dr.)Amante, Waktola2022-02-012023-11-042022-02-012023-11-042021-09http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/29837This study assessed factors that affect completion of outsourced road construction in Addis Ababa; the case of Lamberet Kotebe Kara Road construction project. This research study therefore further, seeks to assess the factors that were affects or influence successful completion of road construction projects, that stakeholder will need to address. The researcher followed quantitative approach, cross-sectional research design, survey method and questionnaire as data collection instrument. Respondents were selected purposely. 60 Questionnaires were distributed of which 54 usable responses were returned. Using SPSS 20 software regression was done. The analysis result showed that 0.454 units leadership and 0.58 design change have significant impact on road completion (performance). However, Resource was not significant. The coefficient of design is positive and statistically significant effect on performance. For every unit increase in design change a 0.58 unit increase in performance is predicted, holding all other variables constant. Major factors that affect timely completion of outsourced roads are frequent changes of road design and leadership. The researcher concluded project leadership and design change are the reasons for the delay of road construction project in Addis Ababa.enproject completion, design change, leadershipThesis