At the same time, Route 12 was also closed to traffic. Earlier this morning, Route 40 (between the Mitzpe Ramon junction and the Ketura junction) and Route 13 (between the Menuha junction and the Tzeh’or junction) were closed to vehicle traffic. At this stage, all roads leading to and from the city of Eilat are blocked to vehicle traffic in both directions. Despite the road closures, departure from the city of Eilat will be permitted solely for the purpose of reaching Ramon Airport. We call on the public drivers to avoid reaching the blocked roads, to show patience, and to obey the instructions of the police officers in the field.