Shea Levin — text status

The Transportation Ministry and Israel Railways have completed a 20 million-shekel project in Lod that closes a road-level railway crossing to vehicles and gives the Pardes Snir neighborhood a new 500-meter exit road with lighting, sidewalks and landscaping. The old crossing remains open to pedestrians with upgraded safety features. The project is part of a national program that has closed more than 35 crossings over the past decade, with more closures planned over the next two years. Officials say the closures improve safety and allow faster, more efficient train service.