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Nighttime Closures Planned on Ayalon and Coastal Highway for Tel Aviv Rapid Transit Project

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By אלון פרל

First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Aug 2, 2026

What happened

Israel's Ayalon and Coastal Highways will close overnight this week in segments for the Rapid Lanes project, improving public transit with electric shuttles and new toll lanes. Drivers should plan ahead and use navigation tools due to detours and temporary public transport changes.

01Ayalon and Coastal Highways will close overnight in segments this week for transit upgrades.
02Closures occur midnight to 5 a.m. between Rokach-KKL, Poleg-Wingate, and Netanya-Gesher HaShalom.
03The Rapid Lanes project launched in April 2026 with free electric shuttles and 7,000 parking spots.
04Future plans include extending lanes, allowing toll-free carpooling, and converting to a toll road.
05Drivers should avoid affected areas and use Waze for updated traffic info.
06Public transport routes and stops will temporarily change during works.

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