During November 2005, a survey prior to development was conducted along the section of the road between Tamra and Yasif Junction (Permit No. A-4602; map ref. NIG 2140-60/7490-580; OIG 1640-60/2490-580), on the route where Highway 6 will be paved. The survey, undertaken on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and underwritten by the Cross-Israel Highway Ltd., was directed by Y. Lerer, with the assistance of E. Stern, R. Abu Raya, R. Frankel, Y. Dagan, M. Peilstöcker, N. Getzov (survey), A. Shapiro and L. Barda (GPS), O. Marder (survey and prehistoric consultation), I. Roll and E. Bar'on (advice regarding the route of the Roman road).