21
Oct 2025
6:04 UTC
Israel Tactical (UPDATE): Road closures slated in central Israel, Jerusalem on October 21, 23 for VP Vance’s Travel; remain cognizant of updates, allot for disruptions
Current Situation:
- Israel Police announced road closures in central Israel and Jerusalem on October 21 and 23 during US Vice President (VP) J D Vance’s visit to Israel and travel within the country.
October 21
- On October 21, the following roads will be closed to traffic:
- Highway 1 towards Jerusalem from 09:00 (local time).
- Highway 6 southbound from Daniel Interchange to Kiryat Gat Interchange from 09:00.
- Highway 35 westbound from 09:00 and eastbound from Azkur/Intel Junction from the afternoon hours.
- Highway 6 northbound from the Kiryat Gat Interchange to the Daniel Interchange from 12:00.
- Highway 1 westbound from the Daniel interchange to Highway 20 northbound towards the HaShalom Interchange from 12:00.
- In Tel Aviv, road closures are expected in the vicinity of the HaShalom Interchange, Azrieli Mall, the Kirya, Kaplan Street, and connecting streets in the area.
- In the afternoon hours of October 21, Highway 20 southbound will be closed from HaShalom Interchange to Highway 1. Highway 1 eastbound will be closed till Jerusalem’s Sacharov Gardens.
- The National Transportation Infrastructure Company announced alternate routes for travel on October 21, including Road 3, Highway 40, Road 44, and Highway 443.
- On October 21, the following roads will be closed to traffic:
- Highway 1 towards Jerusalem from 09:00 (local time).
- Highway 6 southbound from Daniel Interchange to Kiryat Gat Interchange from 09:00.
- Highway 35 westbound from 09:00 and eastbound from Azkur/Intel Junction from the afternoon hours.
- Highway 6 northbound from the Kiryat Gat Interchange to the Daniel Interchange from 12:00.
- Highway 1 westbound from the Daniel interchange to Highway 20 northbound towards the HaShalom Interchange from 12:00.
- In Tel Aviv, road closures are expected in the vicinity of the HaShalom Interchange, Azrieli Mall, the Kirya, Kaplan Street, and connecting streets in the area.
- In the afternoon hours of October 21, Highway 20 southbound will be closed from HaShalom Interchange to Highway 1. Highway 1 eastbound will be closed till Jerusalem’s Sacharov Gardens.
- The National Transportation Infrastructure Company announced alternate routes for travel on October 21, including Road 3, Highway 40, Road 44, and Highway 443.
October 23
- On October 23, street closures will include
- Highway 1 westbound will be closed to traffic from Jerusalem’s Sacharov Gardens to Ben Gurion Airport.
- Several streets in Jerusalem, including Gaza Street, Ramban Street, HaNasi Street, Agron Street, Jabotinsky Street, King David Street, and streets in the perimeter of the Old City.
- Private vehicle access to the Old City will be restricted on October 23. Visitors to the Old City have been asked to park in the Nahal Tzofim parking lot in the vicinity of the Givat Hamivtar Light Rail station and travel to the Old City via the Light Rail.
- The National Transportation Infrastructure Company announced alternate routes for travel on October 23, including Highway 443, Highway 395, and Road 44.
- Israel Police emphasized a prohibition on the use of private drones or any aircraft in the vicinity of Ben Gurion Airport, southern Israel, and Jerusalem.
Source: Israel Police
- On October 23, street closures will include
- Highway 1 westbound will be closed to traffic from Jerusalem’s Sacharov Gardens to Ben Gurion Airport.
- Several streets in Jerusalem, including Gaza Street, Ramban Street, HaNasi Street, Agron Street, Jabotinsky Street, King David Street, and streets in the perimeter of the Old City.
- Private vehicle access to the Old City will be restricted on October 23. Visitors to the Old City have been asked to park in the Nahal Tzofim parking lot in the vicinity of the Givat Hamivtar Light Rail station and travel to the Old City via the Light Rail.
- The National Transportation Infrastructure Company announced alternate routes for travel on October 23, including Highway 443, Highway 395, and Road 44.
- Israel Police emphasized a prohibition on the use of private drones or any aircraft in the vicinity of Ben Gurion Airport, southern Israel, and Jerusalem.
Source: Israel Police
Recommendations:
- Those operating or residing in Israel on October 21 and 23 are advised to remain cognizant of the slated road closures and utilize alternative routes.
- Adhere to authorities’ directives and remain cognizant of updates.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Medium
AFFECTED AREA
Central Israel, Jerusalem; Israel
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
Current Situation:
- Israel Police announced road closures in central Israel and Jerusalem on October 21 and 23 during US Vice President (VP) J D Vance’s visit to Israel and travel within the country.
October 21
- On October 21, the following roads will be closed to traffic:
- Highway 1 towards Jerusalem from 09:00 (local time).
- Highway 6 southbound from Daniel Interchange to Kiryat Gat Interchange from 09:00.
- Highway 35 westbound from 09:00 and eastbound from Azkur/Intel Junction from the afternoon hours.
- Highway 6 northbound from the Kiryat Gat Interchange to the Daniel Interchange from 12:00.
- Highway 1 westbound from the Daniel interchange to Highway 20 northbound towards the HaShalom Interchange from 12:00.
- In Tel Aviv, road closures are expected in the vicinity of the HaShalom Interchange, Azrieli Mall, the Kirya, Kaplan Street, and connecting streets in the area.
- In the afternoon hours of October 21, Highway 20 southbound will be closed from HaShalom Interchange to Highway 1. Highway 1 eastbound will be closed till Jerusalem’s Sacharov Gardens.
- The National Transportation Infrastructure Company announced alternate routes for travel on October 21, including Road 3, Highway 40, Road 44, and Highway 443.
- On October 21, the following roads will be closed to traffic:
- Highway 1 towards Jerusalem from 09:00 (local time).
- Highway 6 southbound from Daniel Interchange to Kiryat Gat Interchange from 09:00.
- Highway 35 westbound from 09:00 and eastbound from Azkur/Intel Junction from the afternoon hours.
- Highway 6 northbound from the Kiryat Gat Interchange to the Daniel Interchange from 12:00.
- Highway 1 westbound from the Daniel interchange to Highway 20 northbound towards the HaShalom Interchange from 12:00.
- In Tel Aviv, road closures are expected in the vicinity of the HaShalom Interchange, Azrieli Mall, the Kirya, Kaplan Street, and connecting streets in the area.
- In the afternoon hours of October 21, Highway 20 southbound will be closed from HaShalom Interchange to Highway 1. Highway 1 eastbound will be closed till Jerusalem’s Sacharov Gardens.
- The National Transportation Infrastructure Company announced alternate routes for travel on October 21, including Road 3, Highway 40, Road 44, and Highway 443.
October 23
- On October 23, street closures will include
- Highway 1 westbound will be closed to traffic from Jerusalem’s Sacharov Gardens to Ben Gurion Airport.
- Several streets in Jerusalem, including Gaza Street, Ramban Street, HaNasi Street, Agron Street, Jabotinsky Street, King David Street, and streets in the perimeter of the Old City.
- Private vehicle access to the Old City will be restricted on October 23. Visitors to the Old City have been asked to park in the Nahal Tzofim parking lot in the vicinity of the Givat Hamivtar Light Rail station and travel to the Old City via the Light Rail.
- The National Transportation Infrastructure Company announced alternate routes for travel on October 23, including Highway 443, Highway 395, and Road 44.
- Israel Police emphasized a prohibition on the use of private drones or any aircraft in the vicinity of Ben Gurion Airport, southern Israel, and Jerusalem.
Source: Israel Police
- On October 23, street closures will include
- Highway 1 westbound will be closed to traffic from Jerusalem’s Sacharov Gardens to Ben Gurion Airport.
- Several streets in Jerusalem, including Gaza Street, Ramban Street, HaNasi Street, Agron Street, Jabotinsky Street, King David Street, and streets in the perimeter of the Old City.
- Private vehicle access to the Old City will be restricted on October 23. Visitors to the Old City have been asked to park in the Nahal Tzofim parking lot in the vicinity of the Givat Hamivtar Light Rail station and travel to the Old City via the Light Rail.
- The National Transportation Infrastructure Company announced alternate routes for travel on October 23, including Highway 443, Highway 395, and Road 44.
- Israel Police emphasized a prohibition on the use of private drones or any aircraft in the vicinity of Ben Gurion Airport, southern Israel, and Jerusalem.
Source: Israel Police
Recommendations:
- Those operating or residing in Israel on October 21 and 23 are advised to remain cognizant of the slated road closures and utilize alternative routes.
- Adhere to authorities’ directives and remain cognizant of updates.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Medium
AFFECTED AREA
Central Israel, Jerusalem; Israel
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
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