New Public Transit Lane Opens on Jerusalem's Begin Road
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
A new public transit lane on Jerusalem's Begin Road opened Sunday, aiming to shorten bus travel times and improve traffic flow. The project, which widened the road and created a dedicated lane for public transport, is part of a larger initiative to enhance the city's transit system. A southbound lane is expected to open in January 2027, completing a two-kilometer public transit corridor.
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- A new northbound public transit lane on Jerusalem's Begin Road opened Sunday.
- The lane is expected to reduce bus travel times and improve traffic flow.
- The project widened the road and created a dedicated lane for public transport.
- A southbound lane is scheduled to open in January 2027.
- Mayor Moshe Lion praised the initiative for improving Jerusalem's transportation.
Jerusalem residents are set to benefit from a significant transportation upgrade as a new public transit lane on Begin Road officially opened Sunday morning. The lane, located on the northbound section of the road from the Lifta Tunnels to the High-Tech Park in Har Hotzvim, is expected to reduce bus travel times and improve public transport flow in the busy area, particularly serving northern neighborhoods and Ramot.
The project, managed by Moriah Company on behalf of the Ministry of Transport and Jerusalem Municipality, involved widening the road segment from three to four lanes. The rightmost lane is now exclusively for public transportation. This initiative aims to create a continuous two-kilometer stretch of public transit lanes in both directions between the Golda Meir interchange and the Lifta Tunnels upon completion.
Further enhancements include a dedicated bridge for public transport, a bicycle path, and a pedestrian crossing. A similar public transit lane is slated to open in the southbound direction in January 2027. Mayor Moshe Lion hailed the opening as a crucial step in improving the capital's transportation and alleviating traffic congestion.
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