Governor's Office statement on restrictions in Taksim and Istiklal Avenue
Taksim Square and the side streets leading to Istiklal Avenue, which were closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic as part of the measures taken by the Istanbul Governor's Office for May 1st Labor and Solidarity Day, have been reopened.
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Taksim Square, Istiklal Avenue, and their side streets had been closed to pedestrian and vehicle traffic within the framework of measures taken by the Istanbul Governor's Office for May 1st Labor and Solidarity Day.
With the conclusion of the demonstrations, the measures had been lifted at many points.
As of 21:30, the roads and side streets around Taksim Square and Istiklal Avenue have also been opened to vehicle and pedestrian traffic.