| Project description | Project name: | Givat Tal |
|---|---|---|
| Type of project: | A light rail bridge connecting Haifa to Upper Nazareth over the entrance to Givat Tal on Highway 79 | |
| Project location | Location: | Givat Tal Junction, Kiryat Ata |
| Environment: | The area does not include any other significant places nearby. | |
| Project goals | Main goals: | Improvement of public transportation through the construction of a light rail bridge connecting Haifa and Nazareth. |
| Problems and challenges | Solution to traffic congestion problems in northern Israel. | |
| Cooperation with the authorities: | Main partners: | Cross Israel Highway Company |
| Selection procedure: | The project was selected through a public tender. | |
| Project characteristics: | Scope: | Construction of a bridge with a financial investment of 28 million NIS. |
| Unique features: | Bridges and a train station as part of the light rail line. | |
| Planning and execution: | Planners and engineers: | Israel National Roads Company |
| Planning and execution stages: | The bridge is part of the light rail route between Haifa and Nazareth. | |
| Schedules: | Start of work: | 2023 |
| Expected finish: | 2025 | |
| Separate steps of execution: | The execution follows the standard schedules. | |
| Advantages of the project: | Key advantages: | Improvement of the public transportation network in the area |
| Unique improvements and benefits: | The bridge will provide accessible and quick connectivity between Haifa and Nazareth. | |
| Quality and safety: | Quality and safety measures: | Quality control, quality assurance, and traffic safety supervisor |
| Marketing and public communication: | Communication with the public: | Communication is managed through the spokespersons of the Israel National Roads Company and the City of Kiryat Ata. |
| Tracking and feedback: | The road open to the public allows monitoring of the project's progress and providing opinions or feedback. |
