Southern Israel Road 90 to Eilat Reopens After Flooding
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Police reopened Highway 90 from the Arava Junction to Eilat and Highway 12 in both directions on Tuesday evening after flash floods had caused closures. The move is expected to ease traffic congestion in southern Israel. Other roads remain closed, and drivers are urged to exercise caution and follow police instructions.
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- Highway 90 to Eilat and Highway 12 have reopened after being closed due to flooding.
- The Southern District Police made the decision following a situation assessment.
- The reopening is expected to significantly ease traffic congestion in the area.
- Other roads closed by the severe weather remain shut.
- Drivers are urged to exercise caution and obey police instructions.
Police announced Tuesday evening the reopening of Highway 90 from the Arava Junction to Eilat, as well as Highway 12 in both directions, to traffic. The decision followed an assessment by the Southern District Police regarding the impact of recent flash floods.
The reopening is expected to significantly ease traffic congestion in the region. However, authorities stressed that other roads that were closed due to the severe weather and flooding remain shut. Police are continuing to monitor conditions and conduct ongoing assessments to safely reopen additional routes.
Drivers are urged to exercise extreme caution, adjust their speed to road conditions, and avoid areas where roads are still blocked. Police also advised the public to obey officers' instructions and stated that updates on traffic arrangements will be provided.
