Tel Aviv braces for two weeks of closures and major traffic disruptions
Ayalon Highways will close sections of KKL Bridge in stages from August 15 to 28 for safety works, with traffic lanes blocked in both directions at different times and major congestion expected in north Tel Aviv; public transport routes will also change
The Ayalon Highway Authority has announced two weeks of closures on the KKL Bridge in north Tel Aviv, set to begin on August 15 and conclude on August 28. The rehabilitation and safety works will cause significant congestion in the area during the final week of summer school break. Each week, a different section of the bridge will be blocked, with the first phase running from 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, until 6 a.m. on Friday, August 22.
During this stage, west-to-east lanes will be closed, preventing exits to Ayalon South from turning left. The second phase, commencing immediately after the first, will block traffic in the opposite direction, lasting until 6 a.m. on Friday, August 28. The Ayalon Highway itself will remain open throughout the project. The transportation authority chose late August for the works due to lower traffic volumes during this period.
Navigation apps such as Waze have been updated to reflect the closures. Ayalon Highways, in coordination with Israel Police, will oversee the project, with public transportation routes and bus stop locations adjusted accordingly. Passengers can consult the Kol Kav service center at *8787 for updates on public transport changes. Overnight works are also planned at the Ganot Interchange, with the Route 4 northbound exit ramp to the interchange closing at 1 a.m. and reopening at 5 a.m., while the Route 4 southbound exit ramp to Route 1 eastbound will also be closed during these hours.
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