Route 211 (Israel)

In this article, we will take an in-depth look at Route 211 (Israel) and its impact on today's society. Since its appearance, Route 211 (Israel) has generated endless opinions and debates, becoming a recurring topic of conversation. In recent years, Route 211 (Israel) has acquired even greater relevance, influencing aspects as diverse as politics, economics, culture and technology. Throughout these pages, we will explore the different angles from which Route 211 (Israel) can be approached, examining its implications and challenges in the contemporary world. Without a doubt, Route 211 (Israel) continues to be a cause for reflection and analysis, and this article seeks to shed light on its importance and significance.

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Route 211
כביש 211
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Bridge over Nitzana Stream that was washed away by floods of January 2010
Route information
Length41 km (25 mi)
Major junctions
South endNitzana Border Crossing
North endTlalim
Location
CountryIsrael
Highway system
← Route 206→ Route 222

Route 211 is a regional arterial road in southern Israel, leading from the Nitzana Border Crossing in the west, through the shoulder of Nitsana, Shadmat Sheizaf, Shunra sands and the Kora Valley to Ramat Boker. The road ends after 41 km, at the Tlalim junction in the center of the Negev, about 33 km (21 mi) south of Beersheba.

History

Route 211 was paved by the British Mandate authorities during World War II as part of the preparations for a possible German invasion.[1] The participation of Shmuel Mikunis in the construction of the road led to the name of the road: "Mykonis Road". In 1977, at the initiative of Yekutiel Adam, then the Deputy Chief of Staff, the re-paving of the previously very winding road was started.[2]

On 18 January 2010, during floods that occurred in Nahal Nitsana, the bridge carrying the road over it collapsed, and the settlements of Pethat Nitsana were cut off.[3]

Junctions (West to East)

District[4]Location[5]kmmiNameDestinationsNotes
SouthernNitzana Border Crossing00.0צומת מבצע חורב
(Operation Horev Junction)		 Highway 10
Nitzana2.51.6צומת ניצנה
(Nitzana Junction)		 Road 2110
Kmehin53.1צומת כמהין
(Kmehin Junction)		 Road 2114
Ktzi'ot Prison74.3צומת קציעות
(Ktzi'ot Junction)		Entrance to Ktzi'ot Prison
Shivta2214צומת שבטה
(Shivta Junction)		Entrance to Shivta
Ashalim3522צומת אשלים
(Ashalim Junction)		 Road 2116
Tlalim4125צומת טללים
(Tlalim Junction)		 Highway 40
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

See also

References

  1. ^ "מחלקת העבודות הציבוריות, הצופה". HaTzofe. 9 March 1941.
  2. ^ "הכבישים של האלוף יקותיאל אדם". Maariv. 29 January 1980.
  3. ^ "וואלה! - בגלל השיטפונות: תושבים נותקו ממים וחשמל". news.walla.co.il. 18 January 2010.
  4. ^ Survey of Israel (October 31, 2018). "מחוזות משרד הפנים" [Ministry of Interior districts] (Map). Govmap (in Hebrew). Retrieved October 31, 2018.
  5. ^ Survey of Israel (October 31, 2018). "גבולות ישובים" [Locality borders] (Map). Govmap (in Hebrew). Retrieved October 31, 2018.

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