Traffic

A study by Or Yarok reveals that public transport commutes to Israeli academic institutions take significantly longer than private cars during morning rush hour, leading many students to abandon buses despite heavy discounts.

Severe traffic congestion gripped central Israel and routes to Jerusalem as ultra-Orthodox protesters gathered following the resumption of military draft arrests by the IDF.

Israeli police are deploying heavy forces across Gush Dan to manage expected ultra-Orthodox anti-conscription protests alongside a 17,000-person event at Ramat Gan Stadium, raising fears of major traffic disruptions.

Israeli police located and seized the scooter of a rider filmed driving dangerously on Highway 4 with his feet on the handlebars. He faces reckless driving charges.

Similarweb data for September shows Wikipedia re-entering Israel's top ten traffic sites, while N12 exits the top 20 for the first time in three years.

The Israel Police introduced an advanced speed enforcement device combining laser and video, allowing tickets to be mailed without immediate stops, amid rising road fatalities.

Border Police arrested an 18-year-old motorcyclist in Kafr Yasif who tried to flee police without a helmet while carrying his seven-year-old cousin.

One of the busiest thoroughfares in Jerusalem is set to close for 30 days due to infrastructure works. Drivers are advised to follow the instructions of traffic controllers and use navigation apps.

Starting at midnight, new and extensive traffic arrangements have come into effect in the area of Liberty Bell Park (Gan HaPaamon) and Derech Beit Lehem Street in Jerusalem. This is a significant change in the city's traffic map. Drivers and public transport passengers are asked to stay updated on alternative routes.

Kugel Square in Holon, which for years was called the "Square of Tears" and became a nightmare for drivers and those taking driving tests, has become a signalized intersection as part of the Green Line light rail works. The square was for years one of the symbols associated with the area and a point that struck terror into driving students who were required to deal with merging into traffic.

One of Jerusalem's central traffic routes is scheduled to close starting next week due to infrastructure work. Consequently, changes are expected in public transport routes and traffic lanes. Drivers are requested to use navigation apps.

The police's decision to tighten enforcement using cameras on high-risk roads is sparking criticism, and even the Ministry of Transport warns: the public needs to be prepared for such a drastic change. The Traffic Division rejects claims of excessive motivation in issuing tickets: "Not a shekel goes to us from this. Take your foot off the gas."

The war on road fatalities: The head of the Traffic Division has decided to update the enforcement threshold for stationary cameras on high-risk roads. Some cameras will implement stricter enforcement, including documenting offenses within a short deviation range from the speed limit. Police: "The goal is not to issue fines, but first and foremost to save lives."

The Begin Highway in Jerusalem will close again tonight for continued infrastructure work. Significant disruptions to urban and intercity public transport are expected.

The Israel Fire and Rescue Authority (Coastal District) reported on Wednesday that the Carmel Tunnels in Haifa were closed in both directions due to a vehicle fire and heavy smoke.

Twenty-one firefighting teams, supported by four aircraft, are working to contain a blaze in the Ben Shemen Forest. Highway 6 is closed at the Daniel Interchange in both directions, and Highway 1 is blocked eastbound. Fire authorities urge the public to avoid the area.

Thousands of vacationers heading to Eilat are facing repeated closures of Highway 40 due to weapons testing by the Rafael company. These frequent blockages divert traffic to Highway 90, causing heavy congestion and disrupting the daily routines of local residents and soldiers.