Tel Aviv Night Race Prompts Major Traffic Disruptions

Tel Aviv police announced significant traffic changes ahead of the "Night Race" event scheduled for Wednesday evening. The race is set to commence at 7:30 PM and conclude at midnight, impacting numerous city streets. Road closures will begin as early as 6:00 PM, affecting major arteries including Rokach Boulevard, Ibn Gabirol Street, and Ben Gurion Boulevard. Several other streets will also be closed to vehicles, with no parking permitted along the race route. Access to Ayalon Highway will see modifications, with specific exits closed and limited entry points. Namir Road will be closed in both directions between Glilot Junction and Shlomo Goren from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM. Hundreds of police officers, Border Police, and security personnel will be deployed throughout the city to maintain order, direct traffic, and ensure the safety of participants and attendees. The police are advising the public to avoid using private vehicles in the affected areas and to utilize public transportation instead. They also recommend checking public transport company websites for updates on route changes and bus stop diversions. Road closures and access routes will be marked on the Waze app. Magen David Adom (MDA) has mobilized to provide medical coverage for the tens of thousands of participants. Their teams, including paramedics and first responders, will be stationed along the entire route, equipped with ambulances, intensive care units, motorcycles, and foot patrols. A dedicated intensive care clinic with ice baths for heat-related injuries has been established at the finish line. MDA's operational teams within Tel Aviv have been reinforced to ensure rapid response to medical emergencies during the road closures.