Valley. The western section of the highway consists of between 3 and 5 lanes in each direction, that reduce in number as the highway heads eastward. The westward section surrounding Gush Dan is as of 2017 one of the most congested in Israel. Highway 531, is a freeway which parallels Highway 5 and runs approximately 5–6 km to the north, was opened in 2017, and also contains a rail system. A toll fast lane project is planned along Highway 5. Interchanges and Junctions References Limited-access roads in Israel Roads in Israel Roads in Israeli-occupied territories