Israel Approves New Hoze HaMedina Interchange on Coastal Road
The Tel Aviv District Planner has approved the new "Hoze HaMedina" interchange on the Coastal Road. The project will connect Ramat Hasharon and Herzliya Pituach, ease traffic, and feature green transit and urban spaces.
The Tel Aviv District Planner has signed an official authorization for the construction of the "Hoze HaMedina" interchange, also known as the "Bestseller" interchange, along the Coastal Road (Highway 2). The transportation project is expected to bring significant relief to drivers and residents in the Sharon region by establishing a direct connection between the flourishing business district in North Glilot, Ramat Hasharon, and the high-tech hub of Herzliya Pituach alongside the coastal strip.
The new interchange is designed to provide an efficient transportation alternative that will significantly reduce the heavy traffic congestion currently plaguing the HaSira interchange and the Shivat HaKochavim corridor. Promoted by Ayalon Highways and the Israel Land Authority, the project serves as a central link in a future metropolitan axis connecting the coastline to urban centers. Additional complementary bridges, such as the Glil Yam Bridge, are slated for construction in the future.
Innovative Arch Bridge and Focus on Green Transportation
At the core of the project will be an innovative arch bridge erected over the Coastal Road, enabling smooth and continuous east-west traffic flow. Beyond accommodating private vehicles, the new design places an unprecedented emphasis on green mobility and alternative road users.
Alongside the driving lanes, the bridge will feature a regulated bicycle path, wide sidewalks, and a shaded promenade for the comfort of pedestrians. Simultaneously, a dedicated public transportation lane will be paved on the lower level of the Coastal Road. This lane will facilitate uninterrupted and rapid transit from the HaSira interchange to the Gliloot area, aiming to encourage the use of mass transit.
Road Diet and Urban Development
Another unique aspect of the plan is the implementation of a planning model known as a "Road Diet." This compact design approach foregoes wide and wasteful interchange loops in favor of a smarter and more efficient utilization of transportation space.
Thanks to this meticulous planning, valuable land is saved, freeing dozens of dunams from the original road alignment. These areas will now be allocated for future urban development and the creation of open public spaces, a move expected to upgrade not only the region's transportation efficiency but also the quality of life and urban environment for residents of Herzliya and Ramat Hasharon.
