Ulaanbaatar, April 3, 2026 /MONTSAME/. An international open tender has been announced to select the contractor for the “First Ring Road” project.

The tender has been announced in the form of an “EPC+F” (Engineering, Procurement, Construction + Financing) model, meaning a turnkey, contractor-financed arrangement. In other words, the selected contractor will be responsible not only for preparing the project design, carrying out construction, and supplying the necessary equipment, but also for fully financing the project, according to the Capital City Governor’s Office.

Four companies have participated in the international open tender for the “First Ring Road” project. The evaluation committee is scheduled to meet next week to select the contractor. Specifically, China First Highway Engineering Company Limited, Shandong Luqiao Group Co., Ltd., China Railway 16th Bureau Group Co., Ltd., and China Gezhouba Group Company Limited are participating.

The total length of the ring road will be 24.7 km, of which 13.7 km will be a ground-level main road with 10 lanes, 2.08 km will consist of tunnel sections, and 9.03 km will include multi-level bridges and overpass structures.

In addition, the project will feature seven multi-level interchanges, three pedestrian bridges, and four underpasses. The total project financing amounts to USD 918.57 million, with completion planned for 2028.

The First Ring Road is designed with two categories: main roads and auxiliary roads. The main road will have six lanes with two directions and a design speed of 80–100 km/h, without traffic lights, allowing uninterrupted medium- and long-distance urban travel. The auxiliary road will have four lanes with two directions and a design speed of 60 km/h, designated for public transport. This separation is expected to reduce the impact of low-speed, short-distance traffic on the main road flow.

The ring road will intersect with the Tuul Highway at two locations. It will run north along the flood protection embankment west of the 1st microdistrict toward ger areas, connect to the Bayankhoshuu subcenter via a multi-level interchange, and continue eastward. It will intersect with Khuvisgalchdiin Avenue, pass north of the Sambalkhundev cemetery through a tunnel, and continue along the Khailaast and Doloon Buudal roads, where additional interchanges will be constructed. It will then pass south of the Selbe subcenter, cross the Selbe River, and connect to the Dari-Ekh Road via a bridge.

Once completed, the project is expected to reduce traffic congestion in the central urban area by 23–50% and increase average vehicle speeds during peak hours by 23.3%. Road capacity is also projected to increase by 23% at Zuun Durvun Zam, 21% at Baruun Durvun Zam, 14% at Bayanburd roundabout, and 10% along Ikh Mongol Street.