As part of the preparations for the opening of the new airport, alongside the upgrade of the city's entrance road, the Eilat Municipality, through the Eilat Economic Corporation, has recently begun work on upgrading and expanding the western bypass road. The project extends from Toronto Roundabout at the city entrance to Anchor Roundabout at the exit toward Highway 12.
Upon completion of the work, Toronto Roundabout will be expanded to two travel lanes, allowing free right turns without entering the roundabout. At the customs checkpoint, there will be three lanes heading south towards Eilat and two lanes heading north for exiting the city.