Maariv Bridge, Former bridge in central Tel Aviv, Israel
Maariv Bridge was a concrete overpass in central Tel Aviv that spanned Lincoln, Carlebach, and Yitzhak Sadeh streets, measuring 4.65 meters in height and 8 meters in width. This overpass served as a key connection for traffic moving through the busy urban area.
The bridge was constructed in July 1976 and served the area for nearly 40 years as a key traffic connection. It was demolished in August 2015 to make way for the first line of the Tel Aviv Light Rail system.
The structure received its name from the Maariv newspaper headquarters, which operated at the adjacent corner for several decades until 2012.
Since the bridge no longer exists, visitors can only see the reshaped street landscape where it once stood. The area is now defined by the modern light rail system that has completely transformed this part of the city.
Transportation Minister Israel Katz initiated the controlled demolition at 6:23 AM, while spectators gathered behind barricades to witness the event.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
