During the 1950s–1970s the population of the city grew to over a million and designs for a rapid transit system were initially proposed during the late 1960s.

Some experts attribute it to the slow reform of the Soviet planned economy in Belarus, which turned out to be beneficial for metro expansion.

Some (notably, Niamiha) exhibit Belarusian national motifs, while others focus on more Soviet socialist themes, although recent years have seen more priority on high-tech decorations.

The first stage of the line was opened on 7 November 2020 running from Jubiliejnaja Plošča to Kavaĺskaja slabada station.

[11] A planned Fourth (Circle) line is expected to connect south and north parts of the city which are densely populated.

These expansions were specifically mentioned as: Line 1: Malinaŭka – Ščomyslica and Uručča – Smalienskaja Line 2: Kamiennaja Horka – Čyrvony Bor and Mahilioŭskaja – Šabany On 30 May 1999, a sudden thunderstorm caused a large crowd, from a nearby rock concert, to seek shelter at the Niamiha station.

The limited size of the underpass leading into the ticket hall and the wet pavement caused a human crush.