Dear riders,
We have collected several public transit changes that are worth getting to know related to Jerusalem Day which will take place on Wednesday, June 5th.
This year’s Jerusalem Day events will include, as every year, the traditional Flag March (Dance of Flags) on June 5th. As a result, road closures, traffic arrangements, and service changes in public transportation are expected.
๐ฎ๐ฑ Flag March
The traditional Flag Parade is expected to take place as usual, and similar to previous years, road closures will begin at 14:00 and will include the main streets in the city: Ben Zvi, Bezalel, King George, Keren Hayesod, Agron, Yitzhak Kariv, Shlomo HaMelech, Menashe Ben Israel, Khativat Yerushalayim, HaTsanhanim, HaHandasa, IDF Tunnel, Haim Bar Lev towards the south, and Sultan Suleiman. The roads will gradually reopen according to the progress of the parade.
๐ The Light Rail in Jerusalem (Cfir)
On the occasion of the flag parade on Jerusalem Day and subject to the instructions of the police, on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, between the hours of 20:00-16:30 (estimated), the light rail will operate in a partial service format, from Heil Ha-Avir station to Shivtei Israel station in both directions and Central Station to Mount Herzl in both directions.
Therefore, there will be no train service between Nablus Gate and Central Station.
With the end of the parade and the receipt of police approval, the light rail will return to operating in full service from the Heil Ha-Avir station to the Mount Herzl station in both directions.
There may be further changes in accordance with the instructions of the security authorities
๐ Buses
Following the flag march that will take place on Wednesday, 05/06/24, between the hours of 14:00 and 23:00, and due to the blocking of central roads, traffic congestion is expected and public transport lines will be diverted to alternative roads.
Bus lines with route changes:
Egged – 22, 9, 19a, 19, 7, 7a, 13, 17, 18, 34, 30, 1, 15.
Superbus – 2, 38, 83, 83a, 74, 75, 77, 77a, 78, 163, 509, 517. Lines 2, 38, 83, 83a – will not operate from 14:00 until the end of the service.
Kavim – 239.
Extra Jerusalem – 3.
It is recommended to plan your trip in advance ๐ฅ. *There might be unexpected changes.*
Moovit is updated with latest changes that are being published by the bus operators and the Ministry of Transportation.
Safe travels ๐
The Moovit Team