Route 90 closed to traffic in Dead Sea area over flood concerns, then reopened

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Route 90 was closed to vehicle traffic on the stretch between the Lido Junction and Metzukei Dragot in the Dead Sea area due to concerns of flooding caused by weather conditions. According to Israel Hayom, police officers from the Beka'ot station were found at the site directing traffic.

According to Israel Hayom, at the same time floods and power outages were recorded in Ashdod, and the rain system peaked with heavy downpours, thunderstorms and a drop in temperatures. According to Ynet, the road reopened to traffic between the Lido Junction and Metzukei Dragot.

According to Maariv, the road reopened to traffic after several long hours of closure. According to Kan News, the stretch reopened after it was closed in the morning over concerns of flooding.