Post-holiday return in Istanbul: Smooth traffic density on the bridges

Post-holiday return in Istanbul: Smooth traffic density on the bridges

31.05.2026 08:00

The return journey of those spending the Eid al-Adha holiday outside Istanbul continues. Traffic was flowing smoothly on the July 15 Martyrs Bridge and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge during the night hours, while congestion is expected in the direction of Edirne and Ankara in the coming hours.

The return journey of those who spent Eid al-Adha outside Istanbul continues. During the night hours, traffic was observed to be flowing heavily on the July 15 Martyrs Bridge and the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge.

RETURN JOURNEY CONTINUES

The return journey of Istanbul residents who spent their holiday outside the city due to the 9-day Eid al-Adha break continues. In the city, where traffic was calm in the morning hours, congestion occurred at some points in the evening as citizens took advantage of the good weather to visit historical and tourist sites.

TRAFFIC, HEAVY FLOWING

During the night hours, while no traffic congestion occurred across the city, traffic was observed to be flowing heavily on the July 15 Martyrs Bridge, the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, and their connecting roads. It is estimated that traffic congestion may occur in the coming hours on the Edirne and Ankara directions across the city.

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