Begin Road facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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| שדרות מנחם בגין\כביש בגין Sderot Menahem Begin/Kvish Begin |
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| Menahem Begin Boulevard/Begin Expressway | |
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| Length | 13.5 km (8.4 mi)
16.2 km (10 mi)
upon completion of Begin South |
| Existed | June, 1998–present |
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| Major cities: | Jerusalem Neighborhoods: Gilo (u.c.), Beit Safafa (u.c.), Malha/Manahat, Holyland, Katamonim, Bayit VeGan, Beit HaKerem, Givat Mordechai, Kiryat Moshe, Kiryat HaLeom, Givat Shaul, Har Hotzvim, Ramot, Beit Hanina, Atarot |
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| Roads in Israel Highways |
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Begin Road is a major road in Jerusalem, Israel. It is also known as Menachem Begin Expressway or Begin Highway. This important road helps people travel across the western part of Jerusalem, going from the north to the south.
It is named after Menachem Begin, who was Israel's sixth Prime Minister. A Prime Minister is like the main leader of a country. The road starts at a place called Atarot Junction and finishes at HaMinharot Interchange. It also connects to another important road, Road 60.
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What is Begin Road?
Begin Road is a special kind of road called an urban highway. This means it's a big road designed for faster travel within a city. It helps drivers get around Jerusalem more easily.
Where is Begin Road Located?
This road runs through the western side of Jerusalem. It connects many different neighborhoods. Some of these include Malha, Givat Mordechai, Kiryat Moshe, and Atarot. It helps people travel between these areas.
Who Was Menachem Begin?
The road is named after Menachem Begin. He was a very important person in Israel's history. He served as the country's sixth Prime Minister. This is the highest political position in Israel.
How Long is Begin Road?
Begin Road is about 13.5 kilometers long right now. That's about 8.4 miles. When some parts of the road are finished being built, it will be even longer. It will reach about 16.2 kilometers (10 miles).
Images for kids
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Begin Road, and on the right: Azrieli Center
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Looking south from HaKirya pedestrian bridge
