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Shapir Group Wins Tender to Extend Israel's Highway 6 Northward
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 4 hours ago
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Shapir Engineering Group won a 2 billion shekel tender to extend Highway 6 northward in Israel, with construction starting in 2027 and completion expected by 2030. The project includes 22 kilometers of new road and three interchanges, aiming to improve travel and economic growth in the Galilee region. Shapir's stock rose 6% following the announcement.
- 01Shapir Engineering won the tender to extend Highway 6 north from Somekh to Beit HaEmek.
- 02The project costs 2 billion shekels, with total value over 12 billion shekels during the concession.
- 03The extension includes 22 km of three-lane road and three new interchanges.
- 04Construction starts in 2027, with the road opening planned for 2030.
- 05Transportation Minister Miri Regev called it a strategic boost for the Galilee and national connectivity.
- 06Shapir's stock jumped 6% after the tender win announcement.
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