Police announced the closure of Highway 7 eastbound before the Shorq interchange and Highway 6 southbound before the Shorq interchange due to a fire, and urged the public to avoid the roads. Firefighting crews are at the scene.
Police have confirmed the closure of Highway 7 eastbound and Highway 6 southbound near the Shorq interchange due to a fire, narrowing the earlier report of a full closure of Highway 6 in both directions. The announcement was made Sunday afternoon, with police urging drivers to avoid the area.
The Zioneer reported at 17:05 Jerusalem that the fire had prompted the closure of Highway 6 in both directions and Highway 7 eastbound, based on initial reports. The police update provides official confirmation and specifies the affected lanes.
The Shorq interchange is a key junction on the main north-south and east-west arteries. As The Zioneer reported, the area has experienced previous fire incidents, including a brush fire on June 21 and a fire on June 29, both at the same interchange.
The cause of the fire and the expected duration of the closures remain unclear. No casualties or damage have been reported. Firefighting crews are at the scene.
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