Progress Update on Key Projects to Reduce Traffic Congestion in Ulaanbaatar Presented
SocietyUlaanbaatar, January 23, 2025 /MONTSAME/. On January 22, 2025, the Integrated Project Implementation Unit of the Capital of Ulaanbaatar for Traffic Congestion Reduction presented updates to specialists from the Ministry of Urban Development, Construction, and Housing of Mongolia regarding the research, analysis, and calculations conducted within the project’s timeline.
As part of Ulaanbaatar’s traffic congestion alleviation efforts, the cable car transport project is being implemented with a concessional loan from the Government of the French Republic. The cable car system is projected to transport passengers from Yaarmag to the Unur Residential Complex in 11 minutes. The fare for the cable car service has not been finalized yet. The project team is conducting quarterly analyses based on the feasibility study and price fluctuation calculations. The team aims at offering the lowest possible fare for citizens. Construction of the main tower and cabins will be completed by June 2026. Following installation, a six-month test phase without passengers will be carried out according to regulations. The team is working to expedite this process, aiming for the State Commission’s acceptance before September 1 of next year. Coordination with the Governor’s Office of the Capital City has been completed. As part of the land acquisition, parts of the “Bars-2” shopping center near the “Kharkhorin” trade center will be demolished. During peak hours, the Yaarmag road sees traffic from 90-95 thousand vehicles. The project seeks to mitigate such heavy traffic flow.
The Light Rail Transit (LRT) is an eco-friendly, energy-efficient, and effective transport solution, becoming an integral part of modern green cities. Powered by electric motors, some LRT systems operate on renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and water. Moreover, the LRT can carry a larger number of passengers at once, reducing the reliance on cars and minimizing noise and air pollution. Therefore, it lowers the risk of respiratory diseases among citizens.
As part of efforts to reduce traffic congestion in the capital, one of the key projects that aims to introduce high-capacity public transportation is the metro system. The Ulaanbaatar Metro project has progressed with the completion of vertical drilling to a depth of 30 meters at 42 points along the 17.7 km route, which is spaced 500 meters apart. Construction of the 17.7 km metro line along the city’s busiest horizontal thoroughfare, Enkhtaivan Avenue, has commenced as part of the project.
The metro system is one of the key projects to introduce high-capacity public transportation and reduce traffic congestion. As part of the Ulaanbaatar Metro project, vertical drilling with a depth of 30 meters was made in 42 points along the 17.7 km route, spaced 500 meters apart. Construction of the 17.7 km metro line under the city’s busiest horizontal passage, Enkhtaivan Avenue, has commenced.
From an engineering perspective, the Tuul Highway Project is expected to be completed within two years. The team is collaborating with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change to implement major projects. Representatives from various sectors are involved in the Working Group to discuss issues for each area.
Detailed information on the current progress and implementation of other projects, such as the Tram project, Tunnel project, Special Needs Bus project, and the Thermal Power Plant-5 project, were also presented.