Massive Traffic Jams Expected in Central Israel Due to Concerts
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Severe traffic jams are expected in central Israel between October 11-18 and on October 22 due to NEXT concerts at Ramat Gan Stadium. Congestion will occur from 5 PM to 9 PM and 10:30 PM to midnight. Numerous road closures and diversions will be in effect around the stadium and in adjacent cities like Tel Aviv and Bnei Brak. Drivers are advised to expect significant delays and plan accordingly.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Major traffic jams are forecast in central Israel from October 11-18 and on October 22.
- The congestion is caused by a series of NEXT concerts held at Ramat Gan Stadium.
- Traffic disruptions will occur daily between 5 PM - 9 PM and 10:30 PM - midnight.
- Multiple roads around the stadium and in Tel Aviv and Bnei Brak will be closed or have restricted access.
- Drivers should anticipate significant delays and plan alternative routes.
Unusual traffic congestion is anticipated in central Israel throughout the upcoming week due to a series of NEXT concerts at Ramat Gan Stadium. From October 11th to October 18th, and again on October 22nd, severe traffic is expected on roads leading to and surrounding the national stadium in Ramat Gan, where the performances will take place. The congestion will primarily occur between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM, and again from 10:30 PM to midnight.
Specific road closures and diversions will be implemented during these hours. Between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM, "Mivtza Kadesh" street may be closed as needed. Access from the Raoul Wallenberg-Shitrit junction in Tel Aviv will be blocked from the north, redirecting traffic to Shitrit Street. Shitrit Street itself will be closed before the tunnel, with traffic diverted to Raoul Wallenberg Street. Traffic will be blocked from "Em HaMoshavot" towards Shishat HaYamim-Mivtza Kadesh streets in Bnei Brak, with traffic directed north. The "Em HaMoshavot"-HaMekabim junction may be closed, diverting traffic to HaYarkon Street in Bnei Brak. The crossing road in front of the Bnei Brak train station (HaLechi) will be closed to all vehicles, including buses and taxis. The inner lane near the stadium, between gates 1-4, will be closed to vehicles. Exits from the Ayalon Mall bus terminal and parking lot will remain open and function normally.
Between 10:30 PM and midnight, the exit from the Mivtza Kadesh-HaLechi bridge area will be permitted northbound only. Access from the Raoul Wallenberg-Shitrit junction will be blocked from the north and east, including the tunnel, with traffic directed north. Traffic from "Em HaMoshavot" will be blocked towards the west until Ben Gurion Street in Ramat Gan. Left turns from Shishat HaYamim Street to Mivtza Kadesh Street will be blocked, with traffic directed towards "Em HaMoshavot" and Highway 4 North/South. Abuhazira Street in Bnei Brak will be closed from HaYarkon Street northward, with traffic diverted east or west. Ben Gurion Street in Ramat Gan will be closed northbound between Jabotinsky Street and Aba Hillel Street.
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