Attention Istanbul residents: These roads will be closed for 6 hours
The Asian leg of the "I Run Istanbul" race, which will take place in Istanbul today, will affect traffic in Üsküdar. A total of 5,250 athletes have registered for the event, which will begin in the morning hours.
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The race, organized by Spor İstanbul, a subsidiary of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, will be held along the Üsküdar coastline. For this reason, many streets and avenues will be closed to vehicle traffic between 06:00 and 12:00 on Sunday, September 14.
The routes that will be closed due to the race include the Paşa Limanı Street in the Üsküdar – Harem direction, the Üsküdar Harem Coastal Road, and the Harem – Beylerbeyi direction. Additionally, roads such as Öğdül Street, Şemsi Paşa Bostanı Street, Şemsi Paşa Street, Şemsi Sinan Street, Üsküdar Lights, and Hakimiyeti Milliye Street will also be closed to traffic.
In the event, the 5K race will start at 08:00, and the 10K race will start at 09:15. This event, to be held on the Üsküdar coast, will witness colorful moments for both athletes and spectators. Drivers are advised to avoid using these routes during the specified hours and to prefer alternative roads.