Israel Approves Construction of First Metro System
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Israel has approved the construction of its first metro system, beginning with a station in Ariel Sharon Park. The project aims to improve transport in the Tel Aviv area and reduce road congestion. The first phase involves building five stations and four shafts, with a total project cost estimated at NIS 150 billion. The M3 line will connect several cities, with future plans to link to Ben Gurion Airport.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel's Ministry of Transport has approved the construction of the country's first metro system.
- The first metro station will be built in Ariel Sharon Park, with underground construction taking about 25 months.
- The Infra 1 program budget is approximately NIS 65 billion for initial phases.
- The M3 line will connect Bat Yam, Holon, Petah Tikva, Herzliya, and other locations.
- The total estimated cost for the metro project is around NIS 150 billion.
Israel's Ministry of Transport has greenlit the commencement of construction for the country's first metro system, with the initial station to be built in Ariel Sharon Park. This ambitious project aims to enhance transportation within the Tel Aviv metropolitan area and alleviate traffic congestion. The underground section of the first station is expected to take approximately 25 months to complete, involving the excavation of 300,000 cubic meters of soil, the construction of retaining walls up to 38 meters deep, and the preparation of infrastructure for railway tracks.
Environmental considerations have been integrated into the plan, with measures to control air pollution, reduce dust, manage nighttime lighting, and restore the site post-construction, following consultations with environmental organizations. The National Transport Authority is preparing to launch its first major tender under the NIS 65 billion ($17.7 billion) Infra 1 program in the coming weeks. This phase will focus on building five stations in Holon and Or Yehuda, along with four shafts for tunnel boring machines, with 19 Israeli and international consortia having already passed preliminary selection.
The planned M3 metro line will connect Bat Yam, Holon, Sheba Hospital, Petah Tikva, and Herzliya, significantly improving regional transit. Future plans include connecting the network to major hubs like Ben Gurion Airport. The overall metro project is estimated to cost around NIS 150 billion ($40 billion) and is intended to cover the entire Tel Aviv metropolis, extending from Lod, Ramla, and Rehovot in the south to Raanana and Kfar Saba in the north, and Petah Tikva in the east.
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