Major Road Upgrade Connects Gush Etzion and Jerusalem
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Israel's Ministry of Transportation is completing a major upgrade of Highway 60, opening a key 2-kilometer section connecting Gush Etzion and Jerusalem. The upgrade, costing about 490 million shekels, aims to ease traffic congestion and improve safety for tens of thousands of daily commuters. The project also includes an underpass and future plans for the Efrat North junction.
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- A 2-kilometer section of Highway 60, connecting Gush Etzion and Jerusalem, is opening to traffic.
- The upgrade is expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion and improve safety for commuters.
- The total project cost is approximately 490 million shekels and includes an underpass.
- The Ministry of Transportation is managing the upgrade through Moriah Company.
- Future plans include upgrading the Efrat North junction.
The Ministry of Transportation and Road Safety is completing a significant upgrade of Highway 60, a key artery connecting Gush Etzion to Jerusalem. On Sunday, a central section of the highway, approximately 2 kilometers long, will open to traffic. This new segment joins previously opened northern and southern sections totaling about 4.5 kilometers. The full opening of this segment by the end of the week is expected to alleviate a major bottleneck, enabling smoother and more convenient travel for tens of thousands of daily commuters between Gush Etzion, Hebron, and Jerusalem. Beyond the transportation improvements and reduced congestion, the opening is also anticipated to enhance safety for drivers in the area. The overall project, managed by the Ministry of Transportation through Moriah Company, involves an investment of approximately 490 million shekels and includes the construction of an underpass. Future plans also include upgrading the Efrat North junction to further address the region's evolving transportation needs.
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