Israel's Nighttime Traffic Woes Intensify Amid Infrastructure Expansion
Israel is experiencing significant nighttime traffic congestion due to an increase in infrastructure projects across the country. The Transportation Ministry has been leading a major infrastructure overhaul, including road and railway improvements, to accommodate population growth and enhance road safety. However, the work is primarily conducted at night to minimize daytime disruption, leading to widespread traffic jams. The situation is expected to worsen with the upcoming construction of the Tel Aviv metro, the largest transportation project in Israel's history. Critics argue that the decision to conduct work on weekdays rather than weekends exacerbates the problem, causing severe inconvenience to drivers.