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South Roads Closed: Police Urge Drivers to Stay Updated

South roads are closed due to weather; drivers urged to stay updated and avoid non-essential travel to affected areas.

March 26, 2026 at 4:08 pm Israel Police Crime

Update for drivers – Road closures in the South due to weather. Opened to traffic a short time ago: Road 40: Tze’elim Junction – Mitzpe Ramon. Closed until further notice: Road 90: Dead Sea Hotels Roundabout – Ein Gedi. Road 90: Arava Junction – Neve Zohar Junction. Road 31: Hatrurim Junction – Neve Zohar Junction. Road 40: Halukim Junction – Ha’Ruchot Junction. Road 204: Yeruham Junction – Halukim Junction. Road 171: Ha’Ruchot Junction – Har Harif. Road 234: Tze’elim Bridge. The public is requested to avoid non-essential travel to the closure areas, to stay updated before setting out, and to obey police instructions.

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