Israel Completes Jerusalem Highway Upgrade, Easing Traffic
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Israel's Ministry of Transport has completed a significant upgrade to Highway 60, opening a central 2-kilometer section connecting Gush Etzion to Jerusalem on October 18. The 490 million shekel project aims to reduce traffic and improve safety for tens of thousands of daily commuters. Remaining work, including addressing subsidence and reconstructing a junction, is expected to finish by early 2027.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel's Ministry of Transport opened a modernized section of Highway 60 on October 18.
- The 2-kilometer section connects Gush Etzion to Jerusalem, improving traffic flow.
- The total project cost for Highway 60 modernization is approximately 490 million shekels.
- Additional work on subsidence and a junction is expected to conclude by Q1 2027.
- The upgrade aims to enhance safety and reduce congestion for thousands of drivers.
Israel's Ministry of Transport and Road Safety, through the Moriah Company, has completed the modernization of Highway 60, opening a key central section on October 18. This newly opened segment, approximately two kilometers long, connects the northern and southern parts of the highway, which together span about 4.5 kilometers and are now fully operational. The upgrade aims to alleviate traffic congestion and reduce frequent delays for the tens of thousands of drivers who commute daily between Gush Etzion, Mount Hebron, and Jerusalem, promising faster and safer travel.
The total investment in the Highway 60 modernization project amounts to approximately 490 million shekels. The work involved not only widening the road but also addressing subsidence issues at an interchange and within an underpass. These remaining tasks are slated for completion in the first quarter of 2027. Concurrently, the Moriah Company is undertaking a reconstruction of the North Efrat junction to further enhance local road infrastructure.
Officials from the Ministry of Transport stated that the opening of this central section will significantly improve safety and comfort for all road users. Despite the opening, some finishing work may continue through the end of the week, potentially causing temporary lane closures.
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