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Transportation Infrastructure
Derech Eretz Highways Management Corporation Ltd.
Derech Eretz Highways Management Cor-
poration Ltd. operates Highway 6. The
company specializes in the establish-
ment and integration of toll systems and traffic
management, as well as setting up and managing
control centers.
Highway 6
Highway 6 stretches 150 kilometers from the En
Tut Interchange in the north to the Lehavim Inter-
change near Lehavim in the south (of which 50 km
south of the Soreq interchange is toll free). Along
the highway are 16 interchanges, 150 bridges, 2
two-way tunnels (the first is about half a kilometer
long in the Tel Hadid area, and the second is about
350meters long in the Givat Nili area) and a wildlife
crossing in the Dalia area in order to allow animals
to move freely. In addition, there are 4 rest stops
along the highway which include gas stations, res-
taurants, and convenience stores. Travelers enjoy
a rich, comfortable experience on what is consid-
ered to be one of the safest highways. Highway 6
operates as an electronic toll road with no barriers
at entrances or exits and no traffic lights which al-
lows uninterrupted trips. Some of the world’smost
advanced computerized information systems are
installed along the highway including electronic
tollgates which are used to identify vehicles (video
imaging and transmission technology), categorize
types of fees and calculate the highway sections
vehicles travel. Through advanced computerized
processes trips are tabulated and invoiced. The
company maintains interfaces with the licensing
authority, financial institutions and the postal au-
thority, allowing bills to be sent directly to the cus-
tomer’s address and processing the subsequent
payment. Derech Eretz, which operates Highway 6,
manages the road’s toll & traffic control systems,
handles itsmaintenance andmonitoring, provides
service for highway customers and is responsible
for landscaping, repairing breakdowns, immediate
response to emergency situations, toll collection
and marketing.
Maintenance &Monitoring – To ensure safe travel
and optimum traffic flow, advanced control systems
are used along the highway while patrol carsmoni-
tor any obstacles 24 hours a day. Cameras are de-
ployed along the highway, to locate all impediments
in real time which allow for timely repairs and/or
removals as warranted. The company conducts on-
goingmaintenance and checks road repairs, safety
barriers, signposts, paint quality etc. Periodic test-
ing and monitoring of noise levels, wear and tear
and air pollution are also conducted.
Environmental Protection – About $90 million
has been invested in the highway’s surroundings.
Among other things, the company is in charge of
some 2,700 acres of green areas, maintained with
an emphasis on nurturing the environment tomeet
international standards, protecting Israel’s natural
beauty and minimizing ecological damage. The
highest standards of landscaping are maintained
on Highway 6 and the company was awarded a
prestigious international prize for environmental
quality and protection.
Collection – Highway 6 is an electronic toll road.
Tolls are collected, according to the post paymodel,
weeks after the vehicle drives on the highway. The
company utilizes a debit collecting platform com-
prised of personnel and information systemswhich
deals with customers on all levels, while abiding by
the Israeli Toll Highways Law and regulations.
Services from Start to Finish
Handling Emergency Situations – Highway 6’s
operation center, manned around the clock, 365
days a year, coordinates all information relating
to safety and uninterrupted travel along the road.
Once notified of a potential obstacle or incident,
the control room immediately dispatches teams to
handle the situation and minimize disruptions. In
these incidents, the company fully cooperates with
security authorities (police, ambulance services,
fire department and others).
Customer Service on the Highway – Travelers on
highway 6 are never alone. The patrol teams also
provide assistance to travelers in need. As part
of this service, travelers get free roadside assis-
tance to change tires, call tow trucks and fill gas
and water.
Call & Service Centers – The company operates a
customer service Call Center, comprised of comput-
erized response and service representatives. The
company has eight service centers throughout the
country. The service network provides responses
for: payments, subscription tracks, billing, naviga-
tion and directions on Highway 6 and more.
Online Customer Service – Highway 6 has a com-
prehensive website allowing for bill payment, join-
ing subscription tracks, signing up for e-billing,
viewing monthly accounts and travel details, and
other account transactions.
Smartphone Services –Highway 6 customers can
use their smartphones to pay bills, connect to sub-
scription accounts, or surf the company’s site to
carry out other transactions.
Cooperation with the Carmel Tunnels
In December 2010, the Carmel Tunnels Project in
Haifa was opened. Derech Eretz Highwaysmanage-
ment corporation - the operator of Highway 6works
in full coordination with Hacarmel Lanes Systems
and Operations Ltd. – the operator of the Carmel
tunnels, in providing services to joint customers
of both projects.
Derech Eretz for the Community
Derech Eretz leads many projects in the social-
environmental field, including activities in schools
and communities residing along the Highway, re-
habilitation and cultivation of sites, construction
of bike lanes near the Highway and maintaining
environmental sustainability. In addition the com-
pany takes part in the ‘Ametz Lochem’ programby
adopting one of the IDF combat units.
Esta b l i s h e d
1999
L i n e o f B u s i n ess
Operating Highway
6 – An Electronic Toll
Highway
l e a di n g e x ecu t i v es
Dady Flomin Chief Financial Officer
Michal Wildstein VP Human Resources
Ilan Franco Chief Operating Officer
Einat Horowitz Marketing & Service Manager
Miri Dvash Hermoni Information Systems Manager
Yoni Kaufman Operations & Security Manager
Sarital Landsman Legal Advisor
P.O. Box 246, Rosh Ha’ayin 4810102
Tel: 972-3-9081100
Fax:972-3-9334313
Yehuda Wilk
Chief Executive Officer
David Wiessman
Chairman of the Board
S h a r e h o l d e r s
Alon Ltd.
Africa Israel Group
Shikun & Binui Ltd.
The Numbers Speak for Themselves
11% Growth in traffic in 2015
ABOUT 1,500,000 Number of Subscribers
ABOUT 3,000 Companies with Large Vehicle Fleets
(Large Business Customers)
ABOUT 212,000 Average Number of Trips on Weekdays
ABOUT 63,000,000 Annual Number of Trips