23.04.2025 15:50
After the 6.2 magnitude earthquake that occurred off the coast of Marmara, traffic congestion was reported on the E-5 and TEM highways due to the ensuing panic. The traffic density map of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality showed that congestion reached up to 76%. The Istanbul Governorship issued a warning, stating, "Do not take your vehicles out into traffic unless absolutely necessary."
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The largest earthquake, measuring 6.2, centered in the Silivri district, caused traffic congestion in the city. After the earthquakes, some Istanbul residents preferred to hit the road with their vehicles.
On the D-100 highway and the TEM Motorway, vehicles are struggling to move in some areas, as well as on main arteries and streets. Bidirectional traffic congestion is observed at the entrance of the 15 July Martyrs' Bridge.
On the European side, traffic congestion continues intermittently from Zincirlikuyu to Beylikdüzü on the D-100 highway towards Edirne, while on the Ankara direction, the traffic congestion starting from Beylikdüzü extends to the entrance of the 15 July Martyrs' Bridge.
On the Asian side, traffic congestion is observed in the Üsküdar, Kadıköy, Ataşehir, and Ümraniye areas.
TRAFFIC CONGESTION REACHED 76%
According to the data from the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) Mobile Traffic application, as of 14:17, traffic congestion was measured at 74% on the Asian side, 78% on the European side, and 76% overall in the city.
CONGESTION CAPTURED FROM THE AIR
With the panic of citizens after the earthquake, the traffic on the E-5 highway and the TEM Motorway in the Avcılar district was captured from the air. Some citizens were seen waiting next to their cars after leaving their homes, while many others flocked to school yards. The moments of congestion were captured from the air.
CONGESTION AT FUEL STATIONS
With the traffic congestion, citizens flocked to fuel stations. Some bought food while not neglecting to fill their vehicle's tank. The stations where queues formed were captured by citizens.
GOVERNORATE WARNED: DO NOT GO OUT WITH YOUR VEHICLES UNLESS NECESSARY
Attention dear citizens;
The Istanbul Governorship made a statement regarding the chaos that occurred after the earthquakes. The governorship stated, "Please do not enter buildings that are damaged or thought to be damaged due to the earthquake. Do not go out in traffic with your vehicle unless necessary. Do not use GSM lines except in emergencies."
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