Highway 1, will be widened and upgraded significantly during the next few year, at a cost of NIS 2.6 billion
The Tel Aviv - Jerusalem road will be widened and upgraded significantly during the next few year.
According to press release issued by the Ministry of Transport the widening, at a cost of NIS 2.6 billion, will involve major renovations which will affect the section from the Sha'ar Hagai interchange where Route 1 starts its climb through the Judean Hills to the capital.
The planning bodies approved the widening of the road to three lanes in both directions more than a year ago.
The project includes digging two long tunnels, each 650 meters long, under the Harel bridge, building two 800-meter bridges to replace the dangerous Motza curve, as well as various other bridges, tunnels and improvements.
It is also understood that a special ecological bridge will be built near the Shoresh Junction to allow wild animals to cross the road safely.
Main highway connecting Tel Aviv with Jerusalem to be upgraded
Highway 1, will be widened and upgraded significantly during the next few year, at a cost of NIS 2.6 billion
11.04.11 / 00:00
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