Road Upgrading and Modernization Project

Abstract*

The development objective of the Road Upgrading and Modernization Project for Belarus is to reduce transport costs for road users on the upgraded sections of the M5 road, and introduce electronic tolling in Belarus as an efficient cost recovery mechanism. There are three components to the project. The first component of the project is road upgrading. This component will include the upgrading from 2 to 4 lanes of a total of 53 km of the M5 road located... Show More

Development Objective

To reduce transport costs for road users on the upgraded sections of the M5 road and introduce a modern axle load control system inBelarus as a tool to increase road sector sustainability.

Key Details

Project Details

Project ID
P118375
Status
Closed
Team Leader
Simon Ellis , Nijat Valiyev
Borrower 2
Republic of Belarus

Country
Belarus
Disclosure Date
November 4, 2009
Approval Date
(as of board presentation)
November 11, 2010
Effective Date
July 5, 2011

Total Project Cost 1
US$ 150.00 million
Implementing Agency
Minskavtodor-Center (MA-C)
Region
Europe and Central Asia
Fiscal Year 3
2011

Commitment Amount
US$ 150.00 million
Environmental Category
B
Environmental and Social Risk
Not Applicable
Closing Date
May 31, 2016

Last Stage Reached
BANK APPROVED
Last Update Date
May 16, 2023

Notes
1. Total project cost includes funding from World Bank and non-bank sources in US$ millions. Active and Closed projects show current commitments. Proposed (pipeline) and dropped projects show the forecast amount. The commitment amount for projects in the pipeline is indicative and may be modified during the project preparation.
2. Borrower refers to the Borrower of a Loan or Recipient of a Grant.
3. ”Fiscal Year” is the fiscal year in which the project was approved (or dropped if the status is dropped). The World Bank's fiscal year is from July 1 - June 30. For example, a fiscal year of 1996 corresponds to July 1, 1995 - June 30, 1996.

Sectors

Themes

FY17 - Economic Policy

FY17 - Trade20%
- FY17 - Trade Facilitation20%

FY17 - Private Sector Development

FY17 - Jobs13%
- FY17 - Job Creation13%
FY17 - Regional Integration40%

FY17 - Urban and Rural Development

FY17 - Rural Development13%
- FY17 - Rural Infrastructure and service delivery13%
FY17 - Urban Development13%
- FY17 - Urban Infrastructure and Service Delivery13%

Project Map

Interactive Map

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

Financier	Commitments
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development	150.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line	IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment	150.00
IDA Commitment	N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment	150.00

Lending Instrument
Grant Amount	N/A
Total Project Cost**	150.00

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of April 30, 2025

No data available.

Detailed Financial Activity as of April 30, 2025

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Period	Financier	Transaction Type	Amount (US$)
Feb 15, 2022	IBRD-79710	Int Charges	-0.01
Feb 15, 2022	IBRD-79710	Loan Repay	7,321,991.50
Feb 15, 2022	IBRD-79710	Int Charges	206,591.98
Feb 15, 2022	IBRD-79710	Int Charges	0.01
Feb 15, 2019	IBRD-79710	Loan Repay	7,321,991.50
Feb 15, 2019	IBRD-79710	Int Charges	1,566,609.80
Aug 15, 2019	IBRD-79710	Int Charges	1,550,643.80
Aug 15, 2019	IBRD-79710	Loan Repay	7,321,991.50
Feb 15, 2020	IBRD-79710	Int Charges	1,131,738.90
Feb 15, 2020	IBRD-79710	Loan Repay	6,190,252.50
Feb 15, 2020	IBRD-79710	Loan Repay	1,131,738.90
Aug 15, 2020	IBRD-79710	Int Charges	891,777.70
Aug 15, 2020	IBRD-79710	Loan Repay	7,321,991.50
Feb 15, 2021	IBRD-79710	Int Charges	314,374.80
Feb 15, 2021	IBRD-79710	Loan Repay	7,321,991.50
Aug 15, 2017	IBRD-79710	Loan Repay	1,114,007.90
Aug 15, 2017	IBRD-79710	Int Charges	1,114,007.90
Aug 15, 2017	IBRD-79710	Loan Repay	6,207,983.50
Feb 15, 2018	IBRD-79710	Int Charges	1,143,701.80
Feb 15, 2018	IBRD-79710	Loan Repay	7,321,991.50
Aug 15, 2018	IBRD-79710	Loan Repay	1,391,595.50
Aug 15, 2018	IBRD-79710	Int Charges	1,391,595.50
Aug 15, 2018	IBRD-79710	Loan Repay	5,930,396.00
Sep 30, 2016	IBRD-79710	Loan Cancel	3,890,786.80
May 31, 2016	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	3,600,000.00
Feb 15, 2017	IBRD-79710	Int Charges	1,084,732.10
Sep 6, 2016	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	-168,300.62
Aug 15, 2016	IBRD-79710	Loan Repay	7,331,341.00
Aug 15, 2016	IBRD-79710	Int Charges	2,415.39
Aug 15, 2016	IBRD-79710	Int Charges	851,307.60
Feb 15, 2017	IBRD-79710	Loan Repay	7,321,991.50
Dec 28, 2015	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	11,707.63
Dec 1, 2015	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	105,994.43
Dec 1, 2015	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	652,777.40
Dec 28, 2015	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	2,022,801.50
Sep 30, 2015	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	10,666.67
Oct 5, 2015	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	55,339.00
Jan 14, 2016	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	8,000.00
Jul 15, 2013	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	3,000,000.00
Jul 22, 2013	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	3,000,000.00
Jul 26, 2013	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	1,200,000.00
Jul 16, 2013	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	2,401,242.50
Sep 3, 2013	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	2,300,000.00
Aug 19, 2013	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	2,659,642.80
Aug 15, 2013	IBRD-79710	Int Charges	15,269.87
Aug 15, 2013	IBRD-79710	Int Charges	275,882.10
Jul 9, 2013	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	2,000,000.00
Aug 19, 2013	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	2,214,332.00
Nov 27, 2013	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	2,551,843.80
Nov 27, 2013	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	3,267,565.50
Dec 17, 2013	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	2,600,000.00
Oct 18, 2013	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	5,195,384.00
Sep 13, 2013	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	3,491,656.20
Sep 13, 2013	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	3,195,136.50
Dec 27, 2013	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	2,389,913.80
Oct 4, 2013	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	500,000.00
Jan 2, 2014	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	2,740,783.20
Sep 25, 2013	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	2,500,000.00
Feb 15, 2014	IBRD-79710	Int Charges	6,700.73
Feb 15, 2014	IBRD-79710	Int Charges	403,608.38
Oct 18, 2013	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	5,219,196.50
Nov 11, 2010	IBRD-79710	Loan Commitment	150,000,000.00
Aug 15, 2021	IBRD-79710	Int Charges	241,878.45
Aug 15, 2021	IBRD-79710	Loan Repay	7,080,113.00
Aug 15, 2021	IBRD-79710	Loan Repay	241,878.45
Feb 15, 2016	IBRD-79710	Int Charges	28.73
Feb 15, 2016	IBRD-79710	Int Charges	616,324.75
Feb 15, 2016	IBRD-79710	Loan Repay	6,978,000.00
Dec 3, 2015	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	636,454.90
Mar 16, 2016	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	10,000.00
Apr 21, 2016	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	65,000.00
Apr 5, 2016	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	1,000,000.00
May 6, 2014	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	102,569.00
May 27, 2014	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	250,000.00
Apr 4, 2014	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	350,000.00
Jul 16, 2014	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	500,000.00
Feb 15, 2015	IBRD-79710	Int Charges	438,220.97
Feb 15, 2015	IBRD-79710	Int Charges	254.44
Aug 15, 2014	IBRD-79710	Int Charges	7,371.66
Aug 15, 2014	IBRD-79710	Int Charges	407,306.00
Aug 13, 2014	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	133,500.00
Aug 15, 2015	IBRD-79710	Int Charges	486,712.78
Jun 29, 2015	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	31,000.00
Aug 15, 2015	IBRD-79710	Int Charges	100.36
Aug 27, 2015	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	1,723,052.80
Oct 7, 2014	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	230,000.00
Jan 15, 2015	IBRD-79710	Loan Disb	185,000.00

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name	Review	Date
Overall Implementation Progress (IP)	Satisfactory	2016-06-06
Project Management	Satisfactory	2016-06-06
Progress towards achievement of PDO	Satisfactory	2016-06-06
Financial Management	Satisfactory	2016-06-06
Monitoring and Evaluation	Satisfactory	2016-06-06
Procurement	Satisfactory	2016-06-06

COMPLETION RATINGS

INDICATOR	IMPLEMENTATION COMPLETION & RESULTS REPORT: 11-17-2016
Outcomes	Substantial
Risk to Development Outcome	Modest
Bank Performance	Moderately Satisfactory
Borrower Performance	Moderately Satisfactory
Government Performance	Moderately Satisfactory
Implementing Agency	Substantial

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

INDICATOR	ICR REVIEW: 03-20-2017	PROJECT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT:
Outcome Rating	Satisfactory	N/a
Risk To Development Outcome	Modest	N/a
Bank Performance	Moderately Satisfactory	N/a
Borrower Performance	Moderately Satisfactory	N/a
Government Performance	Moderately Satisfactory	N/a
Implementing Agency	Moderately Satisfactory	N/a
Icr Quality	Substantial	N/a
M&e Quality	Modest	N/a

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATOR		BASELINE	CURRENT	TARGET

Vehicle Operating Cost Value 100.00 86.00 94.00
Date February 10, 2010 May 25, 2016 May 31, 2016
Comment
Tolling System Value No 960 km of national highway are now under e-tolling Not applicable.
Date February 10, 2010 March 28, 2014 November 30, 2014
Comment
Axle Load Monitoring and Control System installed and operational Value No Yes Yes
Date November 30, 2014 May 25, 2016 May 31, 2016
Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATOR		BASELINE	CURRENT	TARGET

Axle Load Monitoring and Control System installed and operational.	Value	No	12 WIM sites have been completed	12 WIM sites completed and mobile weight system in
	Date	June 15, 2013	May 25, 2016	March 31, 2016
	Comment

Roads constructed, non-rural Value 0.00 52.70 52.70
Date February 12, 2010 May 25, 2016 May 31, 2016
Comment
Road Roughness Value 3.20 2.00 2.00
Date February 10, 2010 May 25, 2016 May 31, 2016
Comment
Traffic Fatalities Value 12.00 5.00 5.00
Date February 10, 2010 May 25, 2016 May 31, 2016
Comment
Capacity to manage FIDIC type contracts Value No Yes Yes
Date February 10, 2010 May 25, 2016 May 31, 2016
Comment

Vehicle Operating Cost	Value	100.00	86.00	94.00
	Date	February 10, 2010	May 25, 2016	May 31, 2016
	Comment

Tolling System	Value	No	960 km of national highway are now under e-tolling	Not applicable.
	Date	February 10, 2010	March 28, 2014	November 30, 2014
	Comment

Roads constructed, non-rural	Value	0.00	52.70	52.70
	Date	February 12, 2010	May 25, 2016	May 31, 2016
	Comment

Road Roughness	Value	3.20	2.00	2.00
	Date	February 10, 2010	May 25, 2016	May 31, 2016
	Comment

Traffic Fatalities	Value	12.00	5.00	5.00
	Date	February 10, 2010	May 25, 2016	May 31, 2016
	Comment

Capacity to manage FIDIC type contracts	Value	No	Yes	Yes
	Date	February 10, 2010	May 25, 2016	May 31, 2016
	Comment