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450 Million Allocated for Expanding Samaria Highway
Israel's Ministry of Transportation allocates 450 million Shekels to expand Highway 505 in Samaria, upgrading safety, adding lanes, and building public.
Jerusalem, 13 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — With an investment of approximately 450 million Shekels ($143), Israel’s Ministry of Transportation is embarking on the expansion of Highway 505 from Ariel to Tapuach Junction in Samaria.
The project, which will be carried out by the Israel Roads Company, will transform the main axis into a two-lane, two-lane highway, upgrade safety, and include public transportation infrastructure and advanced security components.
As part of the work, the road will be expanded to a two-lane and two-lane route along the entire section. The project includes the resurfacing of the Ariel Intersection, the Marda/Jama’in Intersection and the Kfar Tapuach Intersection, alongside the establishment of public transportation lanes (PTLs) at the intersections in preparation for a future public transportation system. The work will also include complex engineering development, the construction of retaining walls, drainage arrangements, landscape development and water infrastructure.
In addition, many resources will be invested in security components that include floodlighting, protective fences and infrastructure for advanced security systems. The tender for the work was published a week ago.
