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The World Bank Report No: ISR10467 Implementation Status & Results Armenia LIFELINE ROADS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (P115486) Operation Name: LIFELINE ROADS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (P115486) Project Stage: Implementation Seq.No: 9 Status: ARCHIVED Archive Date: 26-Jun-2013 Country: Armenia Approval FY: 2009 Public Disclosure Authorized Product Line:IBRD/IDA Region: EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA Lending Instrument: Emergency Recovery Loan Implementing Agency(ies): Ministry of Transportation and Communication, Transport PIU Key Dates Board Approval Date 24-Feb-2009 Original Closing Date 31-Dec-2010 Planned Mid Term Review Date Last Archived ISR Date 25-Dec-2012 Public Disclosure Copy Effectiveness Date 10-Apr-2009 Revised Closing Date 31-Dec-2013 Actual Mid Term Review Date Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The Project Development Objective of the Additional Financing would remain the same as in the original Project. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project? ● Yes No Public Disclosure Authorized Component(s) Component Name Component Cost Component 1: Rehabilitation of the Lifeline Road Network 30.00 Component 2: Technical Assistance 0.40 Overall Ratings Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating Moderate Moderate Public Disclosure Authorized Implementation Status Overview 1. The LRIP implementation continues to progress in a satisfactory manner. All civil works activities planned under the original and LRIP-AF1, and several planned for LRIP-AF2, are already completed. About 91.5% of Bank funds for the AF2 have been already disbursed and the AF1 closed in December 31, 2011. 2. The targets of the LRIP have now been met and even exceeded (incl. number of person-month of job created and number of km of roads rehabilitated). The second additional financing to the LRIP is expected to close on December 31, 2013 Public Disclosure Copy 3. The pilot DBST, which is a proven technology for low volume road, was reviewed by the Bank team. Preliminary findings highlighted the need for close supervision of works and appropriate maintenance and test a few more sections before concluding on the viability of this solution for Armenia. 4. The Bank will receive a request for the use of savings (total amount of US$ 850,000) in procurement of civil works and undertaking the procurement of the GIS system through Page 1 of 9 Public Disclosure Authorized The World Bank Report No: ISR10467 ADB-financed technical assistance. 5. The Bank team informed the Ministry of Transport and Communication of the closing date of the additional financing on December 31, 2013 and of the upcoming preparation of the Implementation Completion report. Locations Country First Administrative Division Location Planned Actual Armenia Vayots' Dzori Marz Zarrit'ap' Armenia Syunik'i Marz Vardanidzor Armenia Syunik'i Marz Vahravar Public Disclosure Copy Armenia Syunik'i Marz Sisian Armenia Syunik'i Marz Shvanidzor Armenia Syunik'i Marz Shinuhayr Armenia Vayots' Dzori Marz Sers Armenia Syunik'i Marz Meghri Armenia Vayots' Dzori Marz Martiros Armenia Syunik'i Marz Maralzami Armenia Syunik'i Marz Lehvaz Armenia Syunik'i Marz Kuris Armenia Syunik'i Marz Khndzoresk Armenia Syunik'i Marz Kavchut Armenia Syunik'i Marz Karchevan Armenia Vayots' Dzori Marz Hermon Armenia Syunik'i Marz Gudemnis Armenia Syunik'i Marz Halidzor Armenia Syunik'i Marz Brrnakot' Armenia Vayots' Dzori Marz Yeghegis Public Disclosure Copy Armenia Vayots' Dzori Marz Aghavnadzor Page 2 of 9 The World Bank Report No: ISR10467 Country First Administrative Division Location Planned Actual Armenia Syunik'i Marz Aghitu Armenia Syunik'i Marz Agarak Armenia Syunik'i Marz Geghavank' Armenia Vayots' Dzori Marz Vayots' Dzori Marz Armenia Kotayk'i Marz Sevaberd Armenia Shiraki Marz Horrom Public Disclosure Copy Armenia Kotayk'i Marz Zovashen Armenia Geghark'unik'i Marz Zovaber Armenia Shiraki Marz Zorakert Armenia Kotayk'i Marz Zarr Armenia K'aghak' Yerevan Yerevan Armenia Shiraki Marz Voskehask Armenia Shiraki Marz Voghji Armenia Tavushi Marz Verin Karmiraghbyur Armenia Geghark'unik'i Marz Verin Getashen Armenia Aragatsotni Marz Vardenut Armenia Geghark'unik'i Marz Vardenis Armenia Geghark'unik'i Marz Vahan Armenia Tavushi Marz Lusahovit Armenia Kotayk'i Marz Tsaghkadzor Armenia Shiraki Marz T'avshut Armenia Aragatsotni Marz T'alin Armenia Armaviri Marz Shenavan Public Disclosure Copy Armenia Kotayk'i Marz Saranist Armenia Kotayk'i Marz Geghashen Page 3 of 9 The World Bank Report No: ISR10467 Armenia Armaviri Marz Pshatavan Armenia Lorru Marz Pokr Ayrum Armenia Kotayk'i Marz Nor Gyugh Armenia Geghark'unik'i Marz Noratus Armenia Geghark'unik'i Marz Nerk'in Getashen Armenia Tavushi Marz Navur Armenia Armaviri Marz Nalbandyan Public Disclosure Copy Armenia Shiraki Marz Musayelyan Armenia Tavushi Marz Mosesgegh Armenia Lorru Marz Metsavan Armenia Kotayk'i Marz Mayakovski Armenia Aragatsotni Marz Mastara Armenia Geghark'unik'i Marz Madina Armenia Armaviri Marz Lukashin Armenia Shiraki Marz Lerrnakert Armenia Geghark'unik'i Marz Lchashen Armenia Kotayk'i Marz Hatis Armenia Lorru Marz Kurt'an Armenia Kotayk'i Marz Kotayk' Armenia Tavushi Marz Khasht'arrak Armenia Kotayk'i Marz Kat'naghbyur Armenia Shiraki Marz Karrnut Armenia Geghark'unik'i Marz Karmirgyugh Armenia Geghark'unik'i Marz Karchaghbyur Public Disclosure Copy Armenia Kotayk'i Marz Kaputan Page 4 of 9 The World Bank Report No: ISR10467 Armenia Geghark'unik'i Marz Gavarr Armenia Tavushi Marz Itsakar Armenia Tavushi Marz Ijevan Armenia Kotayk'i Marz Hrazdan Armenia Armaviri Marz Armavir Armenia Shiraki Marz Gyumri Armenia Lorru Marz Gyulagarak Public Disclosure Copy Armenia Armaviri Marz Getashen Armenia Kotayk'i Marz Geghard Armenia Ararati Marz Geghanist Armenia Geghark'unik'i Marz Geghark'unik' Armenia Geghark'unik'i Marz Geghamavan Armenia Aragatsotni Marz Garnovit Armenia Kotayk'i Marz Garrni Armenia Geghark'unik'i Marz Gagarin Armenia Aragatsotni Marz Dzoragyukh Armenia Armaviri Marz Janfida Armenia Geghark'unik'i Marz Ddmashen Armenia Lorru Marz Chochkan Armenia Lorru Marz Ch'kalov Armenia Tavushi Marz Ch'inari Armenia Geghark'unik'i Marz Chambarak Armenia Aragatsotni Marz Byurakan Armenia Tavushi Marz Berd Public Disclosure Copy Armenia Kotayk'i Marz Balahovit Page 5 of 9 The World Bank Report No: ISR10467 Armenia Armaviri Marz Aygeshat Armenia Tavushi Marz Aygedzor Armenia Shiraki Marz Aygabats Armenia Shiraki Marz Hartashen Armenia Shiraki Marz Ardenis Armenia Kotayk'i Marz Aramus Armenia Aragatsotni Marz Aragats Public Disclosure Copy Armenia Aragatsotni Marz Antarut Armenia Armaviri Marz Amasiya Armenia Kotayk'i Marz Akunk' Armenia Shiraki Marz Akhuryan Armenia Shiraki Marz Aghvorik Armenia Aragatsotni Marz Agarak Armenia Tavushi Marz Ach'ajur Armenia Lorru Marz Vardablur Armenia Tavushi Marz Gandzak'ar Armenia Tavushi Marz Artsvaberd Armenia Aragatsotni Marz Zovasar Armenia Kotayk'i Marz Kamaris Armenia Armaviri Marz Metsamor Armenia Armaviri Marz Gay Armenia Aragatsotni Marz Aragatsotni Marz Armenia Armaviri Marz Armaviri Marz Armenia Geghark'unik'i Marz Geghark'unik'i Marz Public Disclosure Copy Armenia Lorru Marz Lorru Marz Page 6 of 9 The World Bank Report No: ISR10467 Armenia Shiraki Marz Shiraki Marz Armenia Tavushi Marz Tavushi Marz Armenia Armaviri Marz Haykashen Armenia Ararati Marz Hovtashat Armenia Syunik'i Marz Alvank Armenia Shiraki Marz Jararat Armenia Aragatsotni Marz Dashtadem Public Disclosure Copy Armenia Armaviri Marz Noravan Armenia Armaviri Marz Khanjyan Armenia Armaviri Marz Nor Kesaria Results Project Development Objective Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Travel time improvement to drive the length of Text Value 0 58.2% reduction 20 percent reduction the section over current situation. Date 31-Jan-2009 01-May-2013 31-Dec-2011 Comments Target exceeded Number of persons-months of local jobs Text Value 0 39,734 36,650 created. Date 31-Jan-2009 01-May-2013 31-Dec-2011 Comments Target exceeded One pilot of "safe villages" program Yes/No Value No Yes Yes implemented Date 31-Dec-2009 01-May-2013 31-Dec-2010 Comments Intermediate Results Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Vehicle procured for supervision Text Value 0 433 430 Date 31-Jan-2009 01-May-2013 31-Dec-2013 Comments Public Disclosure Copy Road Safety Audit Manual Developed Yes/No Value No Yes Yes Page 7 of 9 The World Bank Report No: ISR10467 Date 31-Dec-2009 01-May-2013 31-Dec-2010 Comments Establishment of data collection unit in ARD Yes/No Value Yes Yes Yes Date 31-Dec-2009 01-May-2013 30-Dec-2011 Comments Data on Financial Performance (as of 20-May-2013) Financial Agreement(s) Key Dates Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Original Closing Date Revised Closing Date Public Disclosure Copy P115486 IBRD-77510 Closed 27-Aug-2009 04-Sep-2009 20-Nov-2009 31-Dec-2011 31-Dec-2011 P115486 IBRD-79360 Effective 15-Jul-2010 23-Jul-2010 15-Nov-2010 31-Dec-2013 31-Dec-2013 P115486 IDA-45490 Closed 24-Feb-2009 26-Feb-2009 10-Apr-2009 31-Dec-2010 31-Dec-2010 P115486 TF-94897 Closed 17-Nov-2009 17-Dec-2009 02-Feb-2010 30-Apr-2010 31-May-2012 Disbursements (in Millions) Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P115486 IBRD-77510 Closed USD 36.60 36.60 0.00 36.60 0.00 100.00 P115486 IBRD-79360 Effective USD 40.00 40.00 0.00 37.40 2.60 94.00 P115486 IDA-45490 Closed USD 25.00 25.00 0.00 24.99 0.00 100.00 P115486 TF-94897 Closed USD 0.10 0.07 0.03 0.07 0.00 100.00 Disbursement Graph Public Disclosure Copy Page 8 of 9 The World Bank Report No: ISR10467 Public Disclosure Copy Key Decisions Regarding Implementation None Restructuring History There has been no restructuring to date. Related Projects P116760-Lifeline Road Improvement Project - Additional Financing, P121287-LIFELINE ROADS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - 2ND ADDL.
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