E1 Project Ma'ale Adumim 2026 - 3,401 Apartments, Infrastructure & Timeline | Merkaz HaNekasim | חדשות נדל"ן | מרכז הנכסים
Project E1 - The Historic Connection Between Jerusalem and Ma'ale Adumim
The E1 area, a region of about 12 square kilometers between Jerusalem and Ma'ale Adumim, is facing a historic change. After decades of planning, a program for 3,401 housing units in the first phase has been approved, with thousands of additional units in subsequent phases. The project will physically connect Ma'ale Adumim to Jerusalem and turn the city into a metropolitan area.
Timeline and Approvals
- August 2025 - The Supreme Planning Council approved the plan
- September 2025 - A roof agreement was signed for 3 billion NIS
- December 2025 - The Israel Land Authority published construction tenders
- January 2026 - Tender 460/2025 was officially published
- March 2026 - Deadline for submitting proposals
- 2026-2027 - Expected start of construction
Massive Infrastructure Investment - 3 Billion NIS
The roof agreement includes an unprecedented infrastructure investment: the expansion of Road 437, intersection separation, new access roads, and a second transportation route to Jerusalem through the Merkaz Mountains. These infrastructures will change the face of transportation in the entire area.
Implications for the Real Estate Market
Project E1, along with the Tzipor Midbar neighborhood, represents the largest construction boom in the area, with about 7,000 new apartments. The goal is to double the population of Ma'ale Adumim from 40,000 to 70,000-100,000 residents. The implication: increased demand for services, employment, and infrastructure - and an expected rise in value for existing properties.
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