The designs are finished, the tenders have been issued and the work is about to begin. The Moriah Company is starting work this week to double Route 60.

In the first phase, the work will begin in the section between the Rosmarin Interchange and the entrance of the southern tunnel. A safety fence will be installed on the western side of the road, so that the work will be carried out while maintaining the safety of the passengers on the road.

During the week’s work, one lane will be maintained in each direction during the work hours, which will be at night, between 9:00PM and 5:00AM.

Shlomo Ne’eman, head of the Gush Etzion Regional Council, said: “The doubling of the tunnels and the expansion of Route 60 are good news for the residents of Gush Etzion and the entire area. The road is the main artery of the residents of southern Jerusalem and its expansion is more important than any other. We are pleased that the Ministry of Transportation and Moriah Company meet the timetables they submitted, and we are already looking forward to seeing the work on the ground.”

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem/Photo Credit: קבוצת רוטרניק/ Photo from Moriah Company website)