VIDEO: New Bypass Roads to be Constructed Around Yerevan, Says Hayk Marutyan

In a bid to alleviate traffic congestion in the capital, the city administration is examining a series of projects aimed at creating bypass roads around Yerevan. Yerevan's Mayor Hayk Marutyan, alongside the Minister of Transport, Communication, and Information Technologies Hakob Arshakyan, visited various locations in the city where bypass roads are planned.

According to the information and public relations department of the Yerevan city administration, the proposed road construction program has remained on paper since the Soviet era. The M15 project is designed to connect the Ararat region with the Kotayk region, allowing drivers to bypass the Erebuni and Nor Nork administrative districts without entering Yerevan.

“The point is for Yerevan to have a bypass road, just like all developed cities do. Today, we know very well that almost all roads pass through Yerevan, and we are all too familiar with the state of traffic congestion here. Unfortunately, whether we come from the north to south or from west to east, all roads go through the middle of Yerevan. The goal is for those vehicles that pass through Yerevan but do not aim to enter the city to have alternative routes and avoid the center. This is very important not only for the development of the capital but for the development of roads and the economy of Armenia in general,” said the mayor.

Mayor Hayk Marutyan noted that the projects under consideration are realistic and feasible, emphasizing that the initiatives being launched today are for the future.

“We must not live only for today, but we must also consider plans for three or five years. We need to look back 10-15 years ago and lay the groundwork today so that in a few years we can see results. Today's groundwork is being laid, and this tour marks the beginning of this road construction,” the mayor highlighted.

The next project aimed at relieving traffic in the capital proposes a direct link between Davtashen and the Kanaker-Zeytun administrative district, while also allowing access to the Kotayk region.

“We need to view Armenia as a whole, both economically and in terms of road construction and infrastructure. We are discussing the issue of Yerevan's bypass roads with Mr. Marutyan. We need to conduct a detailed study to understand what economic benefits the construction of these roads will bring, which republican and inter-state roads need to be renovated, and as part of an overall program, we can develop Yerevan's decongestion plan,” said the minister.

In the near future, specific assessments regarding the aforementioned road construction projects will be presented, enabling prioritization for implementation. According to the proposed options, the new road sections will comply with modern standards, featuring multiple traffic lanes and bridge structures.

According to Hayk Marutyan, the city administration is also actively negotiating with the Asian Development Bank to construct new road junctions adjacent to the “Hayrenik” cinema and circus. These two crucial projects will also significantly ease traffic in those sections of the capital and help avoid congestions.