Construction Set for New Road Into Yerushalayim
By Dror Halavy
Construction of the road is expected to begin next year, and is set to be completed by 2023. The five-kilometer project will allow traffic to flow directly from the Tel Aviv-Yerushalayim Road (Road 1) directly to Yerushalayim’s southern neighborhoods, including Malcha and Gilo. The road will begin in the Motza area and include two tunnels, running underneath the Har Nof and Yefe Nof neighborhoods. The road is expected to ease traffic into the main entrance of Yerushalayim, and relieve traffic on Sderot Herzl and other main arteries at the western edge of the city.
Transport Minister Yisrael Katz said that the road was “a very important project from a national perspective. It will significantly reduce traffic at the entrance of Yerushalayim, saving drivers hours of time and reducing pollution in the city.” Katz added that he intended to personally ensure that the project will be completed as soon as possible.