Golani Junction
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Golani Junction known as Maskana Junction in Arabic, is a key road junction
in the Lower Galilee region of northern Israel
, located east of Haifa
and west of Tiberias, at the intersection of highways 65
and 77
. The Golani Brigade Museum commemorating the Golani Brigade
is situated there. The junction experiences frequent traffic congestion on weekends and holidays when many Israelis travel to the north of the country on vacation. An interchange is planned to replace the existing intersection with construction starting sometime in the mid-2010s decade.
Junction (road)
A road junction is a location where vehicular traffic going in different directions can proceed in a controlled manner designed to minimize accidents. In some cases, vehicles can change between different routes or directions of travel.-Origins:...
in the Lower Galilee region of northern Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
, located east of Haifa
Haifa
Haifa is the largest city in northern Israel, and the third-largest city in the country, with a population of over 268,000. Another 300,000 people live in towns directly adjacent to the city including the cities of the Krayot, as well as, Tirat Carmel, Daliyat al-Karmel and Nesher...
and west of Tiberias, at the intersection of highways 65
Highway 65 (Israel)
Highway 65 is a major highway in northern Israel. It connects Hadera with the Galilee.This road is the shortest and simplest way to connect these two major regions. Historically, people traveled on or near this route for thousands of years from the coastal plain to reach the Galilee, and beyond...
and 77
Highway 77 (Israel)
Highway 77 is an east-west highway in northern Israel. It crosses the Lower Galilee in the region of Beit Netofa Valley. The road leads from Yishai junction next to Ramat Yishai to Tiberias...
. The Golani Brigade Museum commemorating the Golani Brigade
Golani Brigade
The Golani Brigade is an Israeli infantry brigade that is subordinated to the 36th Division and traditionally associated with the Northern Command. Its symbol is a green tree on a yellow background, and its soldiers wear a brown beret. It is one of the most highly decorated infantry units in the...
is situated there. The junction experiences frequent traffic congestion on weekends and holidays when many Israelis travel to the north of the country on vacation. An interchange is planned to replace the existing intersection with construction starting sometime in the mid-2010s decade.