Agreed Minute

( Article 7 )

The leaders agreed that the process of reopening the shuhada Road  Will begin immediately , and will be fully completed within four months based on the premise that the preparations agreed between the two sides have been completed in accordance with the American plan .

AMERICAN PLAN ON AL-SHUHADA STREET

January 7, 1997

As part of its ongoing support for the peace process between Israelis and Palestinians, the United States intends to finance and supervise preparations to improve and facilitate the complete reopening of al - Shuhada Street in the City of Hebron. This work will take place in conjunction with the implementation of the " Protocol Concerning the Redeployment in Hebron " concluded between the two sides.

Description of Activity:

USAID intends to fund and manage the upgrading of utilities, primarily potable water lines and sanitary sewers, in the area of al - Shuhada Street to improve access to service. In conjunction with these improvements to utilities, USAID will direct renovation of the area within al - Shuhada Street to provide a safe and attractive environment for local businesses, pedestrians and vehicular traffic. The existing street will be completely reconstructed for a distance of approximately 700 meters including Gross square and also along a 200 meter spur of Rahme Road and a 100 meter spur leading to the Old City Gate. Major elements of this proposed activity as currently envisaged include:

1. Reconstruction of water distribution mains, sanitary sewers and electrical lines
   
   
2. Installation of a new water transmission line
   
   
3. Installation of a new storm drain system (if appropriate)
   
   
4. Paving of street with asphalt ( typically, width varies from 6 to 9 meters )
   
   
5. Construction of concrete brick sidewalks (typically, 2 to 3 meters in width on each side of the street) with precast concrete curbs
   
   
6. Construction of concrete brick median strips with precuts concrete curbs in the street

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