29.10.2026 11:38
In Istanbul, many roads are being closed to traffic due to the celebrations of the 103rd anniversary of Republic Day on October 29. According to the statement from the Istanbul Governor's Office, some roads in Fatih, Üsküdar, Kadıköy, and Ataşehir, especially Vatan Avenue, will be closed to vehicle traffic during the ceremonies. Restrictions will begin in the early morning in some areas and in the afternoon at some points.
Within the scope of Republic Day celebrations, traffic arrangements in Istanbul began today as of 05:45.
The closed roads are planned to be reopened to traffic after the ceremonies and events are completed. However, the exact time when the roads will be opened has not been announced.
WHICH ROADS ARE CLOSED IN FATİH?
Due to Republic Day ceremonies in Fatih, the following roads will be closed to traffic starting at 07:00:
- Adnan Menderes Boulevard (Vatan Street), both directions
- The side roads of Vatan Street in both directions
Alternative routes: Turgut Özal Millet Street, Fevzipaşa Street and D-100 Highway.
WHICH ROADS ARE CLOSED IN ÜSKÜDAR?
In Üsküdar, starting at 08:00, the section of Harem Coastal Road between Kıyı Emniyet and Şemsipaşa Street, and the streets and alleys connecting to this route, will be closed to traffic.
Alternative routes: Doğancılar Street, Tunusbağı Street, Nuh Kuyusu Street, Selimiye İskele Street and Hakimiyeti Milliye Street.
WHICH ROADS ARE CLOSED IN KADIKÖY?
In Kadıköy, traffic restrictions will be implemented in two stages.
Starting at 07:00:
The section of Bağdat Street between Tütüncü Mehmet Efendi Street and Rüzgargülü Dead-End Street (Kızıltoprak Square), and the streets and alleys leading to this route, will be closed.
Alternative roads: Fahrettin Kerim Gökay Street and D-100 Highway.
Starting at 17:00:
The section of Bağdat Street between Kasadar Street and Tütüncü Mehmet Efendi Street, and the streets and alleys connecting to this route, will be closed to traffic.
Alternative roads: Şemsettin Günaltay Street and D-100 Highway.
WHICH ROADS ARE CLOSED IN ATAŞEHİR?
In Ataşehir, roads will also be closed to traffic at two different times.
Starting at 08:00:
The section of Ataşehir Boulevard between Şubat Street and Turgut Özal Boulevard, and the streets and alleys leading to this route, will be closed.
Alternative roads: Meriç Street, Sedef Street and Dicle Street.
Starting at 16:00:
The section of Ataşehir Boulevard between Turgut Özal Boulevard and Ihlamur Boulevard, and connected streets and alleys, will be closed to traffic.
Alternative roads: Dereboyu Street, Meriç Street, the Metropol AVM direction of Ataşehir Boulevard and Dicle Street.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE WARNING FOR DRIVERS
Due to Republic Day celebrations, the traffic restrictions to be implemented are expected to continue until the events are completed.
It is important for drivers especially using Vatan Street, Bağdat Street, Harem Coastal Road and Ataşehir Boulevard to take the specified closure times into account and head to alternative routes.