Southern Israel Roads Closed Due to Flooding and Bad Weather
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
Police closed multiple major roads in southern Israel, including routes to Eilat, due to flooding and severe weather. Departures from Eilat to Ramon Airport remain possible. The closures were implemented on October 27, 2026, impacting significant transportation arteries in the region.
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- Police closed major roads in southern Israel due to flooding and bad weather.
- Route 90, Route 25, Route 40, Route 13, and Route 12 are among the affected roads.
- All roads to and from Eilat are closed, except for departures to Ramon Airport.
- The closures were enacted on October 27, 2026, impacting traffic flow.
Police have closed several major roads in southern Israel to vehicular traffic due to severe weather conditions and flooding. The closures affect Route 90 between Zohar Junction and Eilat, Route 25 between Devir and Oron Junctions, Route 40 from Mitzpe Ramon to Ketura Junction, Route 13 between Menuha and Tze'elim Junctions, and Route 12 from Eilat to Neot Smadar Junction. Police confirmed that all roads leading to and from Eilat are closed, with the exception of allowing departures from the city to reach Ramon Airport. The article notes that the closures are a result of adverse weather and flooding in the region.
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