New Express Lanes Open in Central Israel to Bypass Traffic
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- New express lanes and a transport hub opened in central Israel.
- The project aims to reduce commute times to Tel Aviv.
- Four new public transport lines connect Rishon LeZion to Tel Aviv.
- The complex offers 3,500 car parking spaces and 350 EV charging spots.
- Buses run every 5-15 minutes depending on peak hours.
The second phase of a major transportation project in central Israel was officially launched on Sunday, featuring the opening of a new transport complex in the western part of Rishon LeZion and express lanes on the northern Ayalon highway. This initiative, a collaboration between the Ministry of Transportation and Road Safety, the Ministry of Finance, Ayalon Highways, and "Netiv Le'Ir" company, aims to provide a faster and easier commute to business and leisure centers in Tel Aviv-Yafo for residents of the Shfela and Southern regions.
Four new public transport lines operate from the Rishon LeZion complex, utilizing dedicated lanes to bypass traffic congestion. Line 861 serves the Kirya, Sarona, and Azrieli Center areas; line 862 goes to the Bourse district and Savidor Central train station; line 863 travels along the Begin-HaMesila axis; and line 864 is designated for passengers heading to Yigal Allon Street.
The shuttle service operates with high frequency, with buses departing every five minutes during peak hours and every 15 minutes during off-peak times. The new transport complex offers extensive parking facilities, including approximately 3,500 spaces for cars, 350 charging stations for electric vehicles, and 500 parking spots for bicycles, accessible via a newly constructed dedicated bike path.
Drivers can navigate to the new complex using the Waze app, with the destination set as "Rishon LeZion Transport Complex - Express Lanes."
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