• Veerdhaval pawar
• Amit.B.P.atil
• Vinayak. J. Yadav

Abstract: Highway infrastructure projects are highly capital-intensive and time-bound undertakings that demand effective coordination among multiple stakeholders. Despite advancements in project management techniques and adoption of Public–Private Partnership (PPP) models such as Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT), project delays continue to pose a major challenge in India’s highway development sector. This research investigates the causes and impacts of delays in the NH-211 Yedashi –Aurangabad BOT Project, a crucial national highway link in Maharashtra. The study employs both qualitative and quantitative approaches, incorporating data obtained from project reports, site observations, and structured stakeholder surveys. Using analytical tools such as the Relative Importance Index (RII) and statistical evaluation, the most significant delay factors were identified and ranked. Key delay drivers include land acquisition issues, design revisions, financial constraints, inadequate coordination between concessionaire and government authorities, and delays in statutory approvals. The findings demonstrate that administrative and regulatory inefficiencies contribute more critically to project delays than technical or material-related factors. Based on the analysis, the study recommends proactive risk assessment, improved communication mechanisms, and efficient contract management strategies to mitigate future delays. The outcomes of this case study contribute valuable insights for policymakers, project managers, and private stakeholders engaged in BOT-based highway infrastructure projects, aiming to enhance time performance and ensure sustainable infrastructure delivery. Index Terms - Highway Construction; Project Delays; Build-Operate-Transfer; NH-211; Infrastructure Management; Time Overrun; Relative Importance Index (RII); Delay Analysis; Project Risk Factors.

Time Overrun; Relative Importance Index (RII); Delay Analysis; Project Risk Factors.

" Delay Analysis and Performance Evaluation of Highway Infrastructure Projects: A Case Study of NH-211 Yedashi –Aurangabad BOT Project", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 11, page no.b385-b401, November-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2511148.pdf

" Delay Analysis and Performance Evaluation of Highway Infrastructure Projects: A Case Study of NH-211 Yedashi –Aurangabad BOT Project", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 11, page no. ppb385-b401, November-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2511148.pdf