Jerusalem, 11 November, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Jerusalem authorities have launched a major infrastructure project to make the historic Christian Quarter Road accessible for individuals with disabilities, balancing modern mobility needs with archaeological preservation.
Spearheaded by the Ministry of Jerusalem Affairs and Jewish Tradition, the project targets a street section featuring original paving from the Roman-Byzantine era, dating back to 135 CE. Under strict conservation protocols, workers are meticulously numbering, documenting, and dismantling the 2,000-year-old stones.
The original paving will be preserved and relaid along the eastern side of the thoroughfare. The western side will feature a newly leveled, smooth surface for wheelchairs and strollers. The multi-million-shekel initiative also includes replacing subterranean utilities and upgrading historic building facades along the popular pilgrimage route.