Important Traffic Closures for October 29 Celebrations in Ankara

Traffic Measures Due to October 29 Republic Day

The Ankara Police Department announced that some roads will be closed to vehicle traffic starting from 06:00 tomorrow due to the October 29 Republic Day events. The traffic regulations in the city's central areas are implemented to celebrate the holiday spirit in a safer and more organized environment.

Closed Roads and Avenues

The closed roads include the section of Atatürk Boulevard between Kuğulu Junction and Ulus Square, as well as the section between İsmet İnönü Boulevard and Mareşal Fevzi Çakmak Avenue. These road routes will be prohibited from two-way traffic. Additionally, significant connecting roads include the area between GMK Boulevard, July 15 Kızılay National Will Square, and Anadolu Square.

Detailed Closure List

Details of the roads that may be closed are as follows:

• Variants connecting Cumhuriyet Avenue from Talatpaşa Boulevard and Hipodrom Avenue


• Between Dikmen Avenue and July 15 Martyrs Square with Çetin Emeç Boulevard


• All of İstiklal Avenue and its connecting roads


• Between Istanbul Avenue, Kazım Karabekir, and İstiklal Avenue


• Between Cumhuriyet Avenue, Ulus Square, and Train Station Junction


• Çankırı Avenue


• Between Ziya Gökalp Avenue, July 15 Kızılay National Will Square, and Kolej Square


• National Defense Avenue and Youth Avenue


• Between Dögol Avenue, Beşevler Junction, and Anadolu Square

All of the aforementioned roads will be closed to two-way traffic, and traffic flow may be halted as necessary.

Alternative Routes in Traffic Flow

Licensed drivers are advised to use alternative routes against possible delays in traffic due to these closures. Especially, citizens who are moving before reaching areas where the celebrations are heavy are encouraged to check traffic conditions to ensure a smoother journey.