Israel Prepares for Major Concert Series with Road Closures and Enhanced Train Service
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Israel Police and Israel Railways are implementing extensive traffic management and enhanced train services for a series of major concerts at Ramat Gan Stadium from October 8-22. Road closures will affect central Israel, while additional trains will run to accommodate attendees.
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- Major concerts at Ramat Gan Stadium will cause traffic disruptions from Oct 8-22.
- Police will implement significant road closures in central Israel.
- Israel Railways is adding trains and extending routes for attendees.
- Attendees are urged to use public transport and arrive early.
- Security checks will be conducted, with several items prohibited.
Israel Police have finalized preparations for a series of major concerts by NEXT at Ramat Gan Stadium, scheduled to take place between October 8th and 22nd. The events are expected to cause significant traffic disruptions in the central region, prompting extensive road closures and an increase in public transportation services.
Police will implement staggered road closures, primarily between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM during the gathering phase and again from 10:30 PM to midnight for crowd dispersal. Key areas affected include the vicinity of the "Operation Kadesh" bridge, Bnei Brak, Ramat Hachayal, and roads immediately surrounding the stadium. Access will be restricted from the Ra'ul Wallenberg-Shitrit junction from the north, and Shitrit Street will be closed before the tunnel. Traffic diversions are also planned in Bnei Brak, including closures on "Em HaMoshavot" street and the "HaMekabim" junction. The transit road in front of Bnei Brak train station will be closed to all vehicles, including buses and taxis.
To accommodate the expected influx of attendees, Israel Railways will significantly boost service to and from the nearby Bnei Brak station. This includes additional "fill and go" trains and extended routes for regular services, enabling concertgoers to return to various destinations across the country, including Nahariya, Ashkelon, Be'er Sheva, and Herzliya. Specific late-night train departures are scheduled for these routes. However, on October 8th and 15th, train services to Nahariya will terminate in Haifa due to light rail construction, with alternative shuttle services provided.
Authorities are urging the public to arrive early, stay updated on traffic arrangements, and follow instructions from police and event staff. Security checks will be in place, with prohibited items including weapons, alcohol, glass, fireworks, animals, and personal transport devices like bicycles and scooters. For those choosing to drive, designated parking lots are available in areas such as the Bnei Brak industrial zone, Ayalon Mall, and near the stadium. Israel Railways also recommends purchasing combined daily travel passes in advance to minimize waiting times at stations.
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