Traffic Arrangements Due to October 29 Celebrations in Istanbul

Preparations for Republic Day on October 29 in Istanbul Have Started

As one of the largest cities in Turkey, Istanbul has intensified its preparations for the celebrations of the 102nd anniversary of Republic Day. As part of these celebrations, some roads will be closed to traffic due to general rehearsals. The rehearsals will continue until the date of October 29.

Closed Roads and Routes

Among the roads closed to traffic in Istanbul as of 05:45 are the following routes:

• Adnan Menderes Boulevard (Vatan Avenue) both directions


• Entrances to Adnan Menderes Boulevard from D100 North and South directions


• Entrances to Adnan Menderes Boulevard from 10th Year Avenue


• Entrances to Adnan Menderes Boulevard from Edirnekapı


• Entrances to Adnan Menderes Boulevard from Oğuzhan, Sofular, Halıcılar, Akdeniz, Akşemsettin and Ordu Avenues and Atatürk Boulevard


• Entrances from Keçeci Meydan Street and South Direction of Hal Road


• Participation from Tatlı Pınar, Kaleboyu and Sulukule Avenues to Adnan Menderes Boulevard

According to the information provided, these roads will remain closed during the celebration rehearsals.

Alternative Routes

To alleviate traffic flow, the alternative routes that drivers can use include:

• Turgut Özal Millet Avenue


• Fevzipaşa Avenue


• Atatürk Boulevard


• D100 Highway


• O-3 Hal Road

On this date when traffic in Istanbul may be heavy, using alternative routes is of great importance for drivers.

Preparations for the Celebration Enthusiasm Continue at Full Speed

Participants coming from all over Istanbul are continuing their preparations to experience the excitement of the Republic Day in the best possible way. Security measures and traffic flow arrangements are also being implemented throughout the city, especially on main roads and boulevards.