Convoys often use the road, he said.
Israeli settlers, soldiers and tradesmen use the road, as do rare Palestinians with permits.
The right of cyclists to use the road is not conceded by all drivers.
Far more vehicles now use the road than it was ever designed to handle.
By that time, there was a huge traffic jam, and it was impossible to use the road.
Drivers use the road as a shortcut to reach a nearby office park in Stamford or Interstate 95.
Many foreigners, including military, security contractors and aid workers, live in compounds in the area and use the road.
"We've had a few people call up and ask for clarification of how to use the road," Mr. Strang acknowledged.
A former diesel-fuelled truck owned by the logistics firm, PostNord, is the first to use the road.
During the tourist season, which runs from September to May, an estimated 250 vehicles use the road each day.
About 70,000 vehicles use the road on an average day, depending on location and day of the week.
