Police Update on Southern Road Closures and Openings Due to Flooding
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
Israeli police reported on road closures and openings in the southern region due to flash floods. Route 90 remains closed between Liddo Junction and Arava Junction, while other roads like 507 and 508 have reopened. Police responded to dozens of rescues and urged the public to follow safety guidelines, especially regarding floodwaters and closed roads.
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- Route 90 is closed between Liddo Junction and Arava Junction due to flash floods.
- Police handled dozens of rescue operations across the Negev and Arava regions.
- Routes 507 and 508 have been reopened to traffic.
- Route 40 is closed between Mitzpe Ramon and Tze'or Junction.
- Police urged the public to avoid flood zones and follow safety instructions.
Israeli police provided an update on road conditions in the southern region following flash floods and heavy rainfall. Route 90 remains closed to traffic between the Liddo Junction and the Arava Junction. Police are continuing their work along roads in the South, Jordan Valley, and Dead Sea area, responding to the severe weather.
Over the past day, emergency personnel handled dozens of rescue operations across the Negev and Arava regions due to the floods and stormy conditions. Continuous situation assessments are being conducted in the southern district to ensure roads can be safely reopened and to maintain public safety.
Several roads have been affected. Route 90 is closed from Liddo Junction to Arava Junction, though a section between Liddo Junction and Kalya Junction is open only to Kalya residents with identification. Route 507 and Route 508 have been reopened. Route 234's Tze'elim Bridge is closed, and Route 40 is shut down between Mitzpe Ramon and Tze'or Junction.
Police reminded the public that Route 90, from the Arava Junction to Eilat, was reopened in both directions on the previous evening. Forces are actively patrolling, inspecting roads, and managing traffic flow according to conditions.
The police urged the public to act responsibly and adhere to safety guidelines, including avoiding closed roads and flood zones, not crossing flowing or submerged waterways, and refraining from entering wadis or hiking trails prone to flash floods. Drivers are advised to adjust speed to road conditions, maintain safe distances, and follow police instructions. In emergencies, the public should call 100. Police will continue to assess the situation and update the public on traffic arrangements and additional road openings.
