The Istanbul Governor's Office has announced traffic measures to be implemented in the city as part of the Republic Day celebrations and the official parade rehearsal. Accordingly, Adnan Menderes Boulevard, known as Vatan Avenue, and some surrounding roads will be closed to vehicle traffic on Saturday, October 24, and Thursday, October 29.
The closures will begin at 05:45 on both days and will continue until the programs conclude. The Governor's Office statement noted that the rehearsal for the official parade to be held on October 29 will take place on Saturday, October 24, due to the KPSS exam scheduled for October 25.
ROADS TO BE CLOSED AND ALTERNATIVE ROUTES
Both directions of Adnan Menderes Boulevard will be closed to traffic. Access to the boulevard will not be possible from the north and south directions of the D-100 highway, from Edirnekapı, or from 10. Yıl, Oğuzhan, Sofular, Halıcılar, Akdeniz, Akşemsettin, and Ordu streets.
Additionally, entrances to Adnan Menderes Boulevard from Atatürk Boulevard, Keçeci Meydan Street, and the south direction of the Hal Road will also be closed. Passage will not be permitted on all streets and avenues connecting to the boulevard, nor on Tatlıpınar, Kaleboyu, and Sulukule streets.
Drivers will be able to use Turgut Özal Millet Street, Fevzipaşa Street, Atatürk Boulevard, the D-100 highway, and the O-3 Hal Road as alternatives to the closed routes.
The Governor's Office announced that as part of the traffic measures, a total of 111 personnel will be on duty at 58 locations, including 22 teams, 28 MEDAR Mobile Speed Detection System units, 36 pedestrian personnel, and 3 tow trucks.
News Source: 12punto
