The Ayalon South Highway, a major thoroughfare through Tel Aviv, was temporarily closed Monday morning near the Rokach Interchange after a grenade was discovered on the roadside.
The highway, which was shut down during rush hour, reopened to traffic about an hour later.
Traffic jam on Ayalon South after grenade found on the side of the road
"National Traffic Police officers located the grenade, prompting the closure of the highway. A bomb disposal expert is en route to the scene," police said in a statement. They advised drivers to avoid the area and use alternative routes, warning of heavy traffic delays.
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Traffic jam on Ayalon South after grenade found on side of the road
(Photo: Shlomo Tzur)
The incident follows another disruption on the Ayalon Highway last Thursday, when lanes on the northbound route near the La Guardia Interchange were closed for three hours due to a water pipe leak.
Ayalon Highways reported that two lanes were blocked to clear water and mud from the road, ensuring safety for drivers.