Key Section of Route 60 Connecting Gush Etzion and Jerusalem Opens
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
A central two-kilometer section of Route 60, linking Gush Etzion and Jerusalem, is set to open partially tonight and fully by week's end. This upgrade aims to ease significant traffic congestion and improve safety for tens of thousands of daily drivers. The project, costing approximately 490 million shekels, is being carried out by the Ministry of Transportation and Moriah company.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A key 2km section of Route 60 between Gush Etzion and Jerusalem opens partially tonight.
- The entire 2km section is expected to be fully open to traffic by the end of the week.
- The upgrade aims to significantly reduce traffic congestion and improve safety on the busy route.
- The project connects to previously opened northern and southern segments, totaling 4.5km.
- The total cost of the Route 60 upgrade project is estimated at 490 million shekels.
A central two-kilometer section of Route 60, connecting Gush Etzion to Jerusalem, will partially open tonight and fully by the end of the week. This marks a significant step in the upgrade of the vital highway, which serves tens of thousands of drivers daily traveling between Gush Etzion, Hebron, and Jerusalem. The new segment joins previously opened northern and southern sections, bringing the total length of the upgraded project to approximately 4.5 kilometers. The Ministry of Transportation and Road Safety, working through the Moriah company, is undertaking the project. The opening aims to alleviate a major bottleneck on Route 60, ensuring smoother and more continuous travel. Beyond reducing traffic congestion and improving flow, the ministry highlighted enhanced safety and security aspects for the road. Work on Route 60 is ongoing, with Moriah also advancing the upgrade of the Efrat North junction as part of the broader infrastructure improvements. The overall project, estimated at 490 million shekels, also includes sinking the Ha'Shayaro t junction and constructing an underpass on Route 60.
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