Ayalon Highway Speeds Drop Below 30 KPH During Peak Hours
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Average speeds on Israel's Ayalon Highway have dropped below 30 km/h during peak hours, according to Netivei Ayalon. Northbound traffic between Mevoh Ha'ayalons and Glilot averaged 28 km/h in the morning and 26 km/h in the evening rush hour. Metro construction is exacerbating congestion, with 30 work sites currently and plans for 70 next year. Further slowdowns are expected due to the start of the academic year and winter weather.
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- Northbound traffic on Ayalon Highway averaged 28 km/h during morning rush hour.
- Southbound traffic on Ayalon Highway averaged 26 km/h during evening rush hour.
- Average speeds on the busiest section of Ayalon Highway decreased by 18% compared to the holiday period.
- Metro construction sites in Gush Dan are set to increase from 30 to 70 next year.
- Traffic is expected to worsen due to the start of the university academic year and winter weather.
Average speeds on Israel's Ayalon Highway (Route 20) have fallen significantly, particularly during peak traffic hours, according to data from Netivei Ayalon. Between October 4 and 15, the busiest section of the highway, from Mevoh Ha'ayalons to Glilot, saw average northbound speeds of 44 km/h, an 18% decrease compared to the holiday period. Southbound speeds dropped by about 10% to 50 km/h.
During morning rush hour (7:00-9:00 AM), northbound traffic averaged just 28 km/h, and during the evening rush hour (4:00-6:00 PM), it slowed to 26 km/h. Southbound traffic experienced less severe slowdowns during peak times, dropping to 23 km/h in the late morning and evening.
Construction for the metro system is adding to the congestion. Currently, there are 30 active work sites in the Gush Dan region, a number expected to increase to 70 next year. While current traffic disruptions are limited to temporary lane closures, the situation is projected to worsen as construction expands.
Netivei Ayalon anticipates further traffic deterioration in the coming month due to the start of the university academic year and winter weather conditions.
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