Heavy snowfall in Istanbul! The time the motorcycle courier ban will be lifted has been announced
The snowfall, which has been effective throughout the day in Istanbul, continues to intensify in some districts. Istanbul Governor Davut Gül announced on social media that the traffic restriction imposed on motorcycles and motorcycle couriers will be lifted as of 08:00 tomorrow.
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Istanbul is under the influence of heavy snowfall that continues intermittently. In some districts, especially on the Anatolian Side, the snow has begun to turn into a blizzard. In Ümraniye, Beykoz, Pendik, and Maltepe, the snowfall is expected to turn into a blizzard in some areas starting from the evening hours.
Authorities stated that Istanbul residents should be cautious and warned them to be particularly careful in traffic.
TRAFFIC BAN ON MOTORCYCLE COURIERS TO BE LIFTED
The ban on motorcycle courier and motorcycle traffic across Istanbul due to snowfall will end as of 08:00 on Sunday, February 23.
Istanbul Governor Davut Gül made the statement regarding the matter on his social media account.
STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR DAVUT GÜL
Istanbul Governor Davut Gül used the following expressions in his post on social media:
“The traffic restriction imposed on all types of motorcycles and motorcycle courier vehicles due to adverse weather conditions has been lifted as of 08:00 on Sunday, February 23, as a result of the evaluations made. It is important for our drivers to act in accordance with traffic rules and weather conditions in order to travel safely.”
With this announcement, it was declared that motorcycle couriers will be able to return to traffic as the snowfall loses its intensity.
COLD WEATHER TO CONTINUE
Meteorological authorities announced that one of the coldest nights of the year will be experienced in Istanbul tonight. While temperatures are expected to drop to sub-zero levels, it was stated that vehicle drivers, in particular, should be careful against icing.