The 9th meeting of the Public Investment Committee took place, chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

The agenda included the presentation of several public investment project proposals: projects under the "Resilient and Inclusive Road Network Improvement Program-2," specifically the post-disaster reconstruction of the M-6 Vanadzor (M3 junction)–Alaverdi–RA border (Bagratashen) highway, the construction of the new tunnel in Dilijan, and the major overhaul and modernization of the Pushkin Tunnel.

The project for the "Post-Disaster Rehabilitation of the M-6 Vanadzor (M3 junction)–Alaverdi–RA Border (Bagratashen) Highway" was presented by Kristine Ghalechyan, Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure. It was noted that the plan involves rehabilitating and improving sections of the M-6 Vanadzor (M3 junction)–Alaverdi–RA Border (Bagratashen) interstate highway that were damaged by the floods in May 2024. The project aims to restore damaged road sections, enhance the resilience of vulnerable areas against potential future flooding of the Debed River through bank protection measures and the construction of retaining walls, and implement protective measures against rockfalls.

The discussion highlighted the importance of having safe transport infrastructure that is resilient to climate-related risks—infrastructure that would contribute to road safety, the seamless and secure operation of transport systems, economic efficiency, accessibility for communities, and more.

The Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure also provided a report on the "Construction of a New Tunnel in Dilijan" project. It was noted that plans are in place to construct a new, 2,365-meter-long tunnel parallel to the existing Dilijan tunnel (approximately 50 meters to the left). This new tunnel will be designed for a "Category 2" road and will comply with EU Directive 2004/54/EC—which sets minimum safety requirements for tunnels within the Trans-European Road Network—by incorporating modern engineering, safety, and automated control systems. The existing tunnel will be repurposed as an evacuation tunnel. The evacuation tunnel will be connected to the new tunnel at 500-meter intervals, facilitating the rapid evacuation of road users in the event of an emergency.

Meeting participants agreed that the implementation of this project will contribute to the creation of a modern, seamless, and sustainable transport infrastructure, ultimately benefiting the public, economic development, and the environment. It was emphasized that the construction of a modern tunnel complex will also contribute to the effective management of emergency situations, the assurance of uninterrupted and reliable traffic, and the development of tourism, freight transport, and economic activity.

Kristine Ghalechyan also presented details regarding the "Major Repair and Modernization of the Pushkin Tunnel" project. It was noted that the plan includes the restoration and modernization of the tunnel's structural elements, the improvement of engineering systems, and the implementation of modern solutions for road and fire safety. The implementation of this project will contribute to enhanced traffic safety and uninterrupted traffic flow, improved reliability of transport connections, and the alignment of the tunnel with modern safety requirements.