Important step in solving the traffic congestion problem in Baku

Excessive vehicle congestion towards the capital's center leads not only to traffic jams but also to increasing negative impact on the environment and ecological standards.

As BAKU.WS reports, studies on numerous parameters show: the development of the capital's mobility plans is impossible without expanding the metro system.

In accordance with the State Program "On improving transport infrastructure in Baku and adjacent territories for 2025-2030," approved by the Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev dated January 30, 2025, the planned works are aimed precisely at solving these problems.

A special place in solving the city's transport problems is occupied by the project of separating the existing Red and Green metro lines along with the construction of 10 new stations.

The primary task in implementing the line separation project is the construction of the "Dernegul" electric depot, which will serve the Green line.

The master plan for the depot has already been developed, and projects for facilities and territories have been submitted for examination. In accordance with legal requirements, an environmental impact assessment (EIA) has been conducted, and all work will be carried out in coordination with the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources (MENR).

Before the start of construction and restoration work, environmental protection training will be organized for metro employees, contractors, and subcontractors.

Solid waste generated during construction will be disposed of in accordance with regulations. Special attention will be paid to the impact on the geological environment and hydrogeological conditions, soil erosion, pollution, health risks at the construction site, dust formation, air pollution and noise, organization of water supply network and horizontal drainage, water conservation. The speed of vehicles and special equipment at the construction site will be regulated within the norms.

The engineering and geological impact of groundwater in the area has also been studied.

At the site allocated for the "Dernegul" electric depot, groundwater is located at an average depth of 7.5 m from the ground surface. Therefore, no disruption of the hydrodynamic regime of groundwater is expected. Impact on hydrological conditions during construction and installation works and during the future operation of the depot is excluded. A modern and environmentally friendly system for managing fuel and chemicals, untreated sewage and wastewater, and waste will also be created to completely reduce the risks of groundwater contamination.

The work schedule is designed to promptly eliminate possible obstacles associated with natural phenomena. The processes of temporary and permanent reinforcement of the upper relief layer in the territory will be completed in a short time. Before the period of active precipitation, the main work on cleaning and leveling the soil layer will be completed, wind erosion control measures will be used, and the spread of dust to surrounding areas in windy weather will be prevented.

Together with landscaping specialists and MENR employees, the current condition of trees on the site and the possibilities for their transplantation in accordance with the project's landscaping design have been studied.

Transplantation procedures will be carried out in stages in coordination with the relevant authorities.

Special attention will also be paid to landscaping the territory. This is important from the perspective of the health of personnel who will work at the depot, effective organization of leisure, workplace and labor safety.

The measures taken will contribute to improving the microenvironment, enriching biodiversity, and forming a clean ecological environment in this area, where residential, business, and production enterprises are located alongside the depot.

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