Is the 15 July Bridge closed or the metrobus closed? Traffic arrangements were made throughout the city due to the July 15 Democracy and Martyrs' Commemoration Run event in Istanbul. According to the statement made by the Governorship of Istanbul, some roads, especially in Üsküdar and Beşiktaş districts, were closed to vehicle traffic at certain hours within the scope of the event. So, which roads are closed to traffic in Istanbul? Detail...
Due to the "15 July Democracy and Martyrs' Commemoration Run" held in Istanbul, the 15 July Martyrs Bridge was closed to traffic as of 03:00.
While vehicles were not allowed to pass within the scope of traffic measures taken on the bridge and connecting roads, transportation restrictions were also imposed on some main arteries connecting to the Bosphorus Bridge.
Some sections of the D-100 highway were among the closed routes. Accordingly, traffic flow will not be possible at the Beşiktaş-Sarıyer junction on the D-100 southern road and at the Ümraniye-Altunizade junction on the D-100 northern road.
According to the traffic regulation announced by the Governorship of Istanbul, the restrictions on the bridges and connecting roads will end at 15.00 after the completion of the event and the roads will be opened to vehicle traffic again.
Due to the traffic measures implemented within the scope of the July 15 Democracy and Martyrs' Commemoration Run, one of the issues that citizens are curious about is the status of metrobus services.
Within the scope of the regulation, restrictions are applied to vehicle traffic on the 15 July Martyrs Bridge, while arrangements regarding transportation lines are evaluated according to the event route.
It was announced that temporary changes may be made in the bridge crossings and connected routes of the Metrobus line, depending on traffic measures. Citizens need to follow current transportation announcements before traveling.
Temporary traffic closures were made at many points in Üsküdar and Beşiktaş districts due to the July 15 event in Istanbul.
The following routes are among the roads closed in the direction of Beşiktaş:
Barbaros Boulevard Sait Çiftçi bridge participation
Yıldız Posta Caddesi Gayrettepe D-100 south accession
Barbaros Boulevard Zincirlikuyu D-100 south access
D-100 north joining from Barbaros Boulevard to Sarıyer direction
On the Üsküdar side, traffic regulation was implemented at the bridge connection points. The following routes were among the closed roads:
The practices carried out by traffic teams were carried out in order to complete the event safely. Drivers are required to use alternative routes and take into account road closures during the specified time intervals.
Traffic measures taken within the scope of the July 15 event will be valid between 03.00-15.00. After the event ends, the 15 July Martyrs Bridge and other closed roads will be reopened to traffic.