Jerusalem Police Prepare for Simon the Just Pilgrimage, Road Closures Implemented
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Jerusalem police have completed security preparations for the Simon the Just pilgrimage, expected to draw thousands of worshippers on Thursday and Friday. Increased police presence and significant road closures, including Shchem Road and Shimon HaTzadik Street, are in effect around the tomb complex. Authorities advise attendees to use public transport and urge drivers to avoid illegal parking to facilitate emergency access.
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- Jerusalem police are implementing enhanced security and traffic arrangements for the Simon the Just pilgrimage.
- Thousands of worshippers are expected to attend the event at the tomb complex on Thursday and Friday.
- Major roads, including Shchem Road and Shimon HaTzadik Street, will be closed to traffic.
- Police are deploying additional officers and Border Police combatants to the area.
- Attendees are advised to use public transportation and avoid driving to the site.
- Disruptions to local residents' routines are being minimized, according to police.
Jerusalem District Police have finalized security arrangements for the upcoming pilgrimage honoring Simon the Just, which will take place today, Thursday, and tomorrow, Friday, at the tomb complex in Jerusalem. Thousands of worshippers are expected to attend.
To manage the influx of visitors, increased numbers of police officers and Border Police combatants will be deployed in the area. Several streets will be closed to traffic to ensure the safety of attendees, maintain public order, and guide worshippers. Police stated their efforts will also aim to minimize disruption to the daily lives of local residents.
Traffic arrangements include the closure of Shchem Road in both directions from Mount of Olives Square to St. George Street for the duration of the pilgrimage. Shimon HaTzadik Street will be closed from both Bar Lev Road and the Spanish Consulate. The route from Wadi Joz to Othman Ben Affan will be closed to traffic heading towards the pilgrimage site. The turn from Bar Lev Road to Van Passen will be intermittently closed as needed. Public transportation will not operate on the closed streets.
Authorities are urging those attending the pilgrimage to avoid driving to the complex and to utilize public transportation whenever possible. The public is asked to comply with the instructions of police and ushers, and to exercise patience due to expected congestion and traffic arrangements. Drivers are also requested to refrain from stopping or parking in prohibited areas to ensure safe and continuous passage for emergency and rescue forces.
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