Jerusalem Police Prepare for Rachel's Tomb Pilgrimage With Road Closures
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Hundreds of police officers will deploy around Rachel's Tomb for a pilgrimage on Wednesday and Thursday, leading to significant road closures and traffic disruptions in Jerusalem. A shuttle service will operate from Teddy Stadium to ease congestion, and authorities are urging the public to use public transport and avoid private vehicles in the affected areas. Pilgrims are advised to check traffic updates via Waze and obey officers' instructions.
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- Hundreds of police officers will secure the Rachel's Tomb pilgrimage on Wednesday and Thursday.
- Significant road closures and traffic diversions will be implemented around the tomb.
- A shuttle service will run between Teddy Stadium and Rachel's Tomb.
- Police advise avoiding private vehicles and using public transport and shuttles.
- Traffic updates should be checked via Waze, and officers' instructions followed.
The Israel Police's Jerusalem District has finalized its operational preparations for the upcoming pilgrimage to Rachel's Tomb, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday. Hundreds of police officers, Border Police officers, and volunteers will be deployed in the vicinity of the tomb and on access routes to ensure the safety of pilgrims and manage traffic.
Extensive traffic disruptions are expected in the area. Entry towards Rachel's Tomb will be blocked from the Rosemarin Junction, and a right turn from Route 60 will be prohibited. The Ma'aleh Darga road will be closed to traffic from Har Homa. Additionally, at the Rosemarin Junction from Begin Boulevard, the right lane of the two left-turning lanes will be closed. David Ayalon Street near Teddy Stadium will be closed in both directions.
These closures will be in effect on Wednesday, October 21, from 3:00 PM to 2:00 AM the following morning, and on Thursday, October 22, from 12:00 PM to midnight. To alleviate expected congestion, a dedicated shuttle service will operate between Teddy Stadium and the pilgrimage site.
Police are urging the public to avoid arriving in private vehicles near the closed areas. They recommend parking at Teddy Stadium's lots and utilizing public transportation and the shuttle service. Drivers are also advised to check traffic conditions via Waze and follow the instructions of police and traffic controllers on site.
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