Tel Aviv's KKL Bridge Closes for Two Weeks of Major Safety Repairs

By דין פישר

Translated & summarized from Mako by baba

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Tel Aviv's KKL Bridge will close for two weeks starting August 15 for major safety and maintenance work, causing significant traffic disruptions and public transport changes. The closure will occur in two phases, first west-to-east lanes, then east-to-west, with Highway 20 remaining open throughout.

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KKL Bridge in Tel Aviv closes for two weeks starting August 15 for safety repairs.
First phase closes west-to-east lanes from August 15 to 21, second phase east-to-west from August 22 to 28.
Highway 20 lanes remain open during the entire closure period.
Traffic changes include restricted left turns from Ayalon South and maintained pedestrian access on the bridge.
Public transport routes and stops will be altered; coordination with Israel Police is in place.
Netivei Ayalon advises drivers to use alternative routes and Waze app for navigation.

Tel Aviv's KKL Bridge Closes for Two Weeks of Major Safety Repairs — Editorial illustration generated by baba News, not a photograph of the event.

Starting the night of Saturday, August 15, the KKL Bridge in Tel Aviv will be closed to traffic for two weeks to undergo extensive maintenance and safety upgrades. The closure is organized by the Ministry of Transportation and Tel Aviv Municipality through Netivei Ayalon and will be divided into two main phases, each affecting different traffic directions.

In the first phase, from August 15 at 23:30 until August 21 at 06:00, west-to-east lanes on the bridge will be closed to allow for joint and structural repairs. During this time, drivers coming from Ayalon South will not be able to turn left onto the bridge but can turn right onto KKL Boulevard as usual. Left turns from Ayalon North will remain permitted, and access to Highway 20 southbound from the KKL interchange will stay open. Pedestrian access will be maintained on the northern part of the bridge.

The second phase will begin on the night of August 22 at 23:30 and continue until August 28 at 06:00, during which east-to-west lanes will be closed. Detailed traffic arrangements for this phase will be announced closer to the date. Throughout the entire period, Highway 20 lanes themselves will remain open.

Significant traffic congestion is expected around the bridge, and Netivei Ayalon recommends drivers use alternative routes and navigation apps like Waze. Public transportation routes and stops in the area will also be adjusted, with full coordination with the Israel Police and traffic supervisors. The public can contact the "Kol Kav" hotline at *8787 for further information on transit changes. These essential safety works aim to ensure the bridge’s long-term structural integrity and user safety.

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