Yerevan earmarks AMD 2 billion for planned Ajapnyak metro station

YEREVAN — Yerevan authorities plan to allocate AMD 2 billion in 2027 toward the construction of the proposed Ajapnyak metro station, Mayor Tigran Avinyan announced on November 9 during parliamentary discussions on next year’s state budget.

The funding is principally intended for acquiring land needed for the project, rather than covering the full cost of construction.

Avinyan acknowledged that preliminary estimates indicate the allocation may be insufficient to complete all necessary land purchases.

Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Minister Davit Khudatyan said a broader AMD 5.5 billion allocation has been identified for metro development, including AMD 2 billion connected to the Ajapnyak extension.

The proposed station would extend Yerevan’s existing metro line beyond Barekamutyun, requiring a new bridge across the Hrazdan Gorge.

It is planned near the intersection of Halabyan and Abelyan streets, close to the TUMO Centre.

Although municipal officials previously discussed beginning construction in 2026, the latest schedule points to 2027.

Once work begins, authorities estimate that completing the project could take approximately four years. A final contractor has not yet been selected.

The expansion is intended to improve public transportation and help address worsening traffic congestion in the capital.

Avinyan also discussed plans to purchase approximately 170 electric buses to replace older diesel vehicles, although financing for that initiative has not yet been included in the state budget.

The Ajapnyak station has been discussed for years as a major urban infrastructure project. Its latest funding allocation represents a step toward implementation, but substantial questions remain about land acquisition, financing, construction timelines and eventual completion.