Central Section of Route 60 Opens to Traffic, Easing Gush Etzion Congestion
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
A 2-kilometer central section of Route 60 between Gush Etzion and Jerusalem will fully open by the end of the week, easing daily traffic for tens of thousands of drivers. The NIS 490 million project by Moriah Company for the Ministry of Transportation also includes upgrades to two junctions. The "Shayyarot" junction underpass is expected to open in early 2027.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A 2-kilometer central section of Route 60 between Gush Etzion and Jerusalem will open to traffic.
- The opening is expected to significantly reduce congestion on the busy highway.
- The project cost an estimated NIS 490 million and was managed by Moriah Company.
- The new section joins previously opened northern and southern segments of the route.
- Upgrades to Efrat North and Shayyarot junctions are also part of the project.
A key section of Route 60, connecting Gush Etzion to Jerusalem, will partially open to traffic on Sunday night and fully by the end of the week. The 2-kilometer stretch is expected to alleviate a significant bottleneck on the busy highway, used daily by tens of thousands of drivers traveling between Gush Etzion, Hebron, and Jerusalem. The project, costing an estimated NIS 490 million, was carried out by Moriah, the Company for the Development of Jerusalem, on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation.
This newly opened segment joins the northern and southern sections, totaling approximately 4.5 kilometers, which have already been completed and opened. The project aims to improve both traffic flow and safety along this critical route. Additionally, the initiative includes upgrades to the Efrat North junction and the "Shayyarot" junction underpass on Route 60, with the underpass slated for opening in the first quarter of 2027.
