24.10.2026 07:20
As part of the celebrations for the 103rd anniversary of Republic Day, some roads in Istanbul were closed to traffic due to a ceremony rehearsal. While police took extensive security measures, as of 05:45, vehicles began using the specified alternative routes.
Within the scope of the celebrations for the 103rd anniversary of the October 29 Republic Day, police teams took extensive security measures on the streets and roads where the ceremony rehearsal will be held.
As of 05:45, vehicles began using the alternative routes specified by the Istanbul Governorship.
WHICH AVENUES WERE CLOSED?
In this context, entrances to Adnan Menderes Boulevard (Vatan Avenue) in both directions, as well as from the north and south directions of D-100, from Edirnekapı, from 10. Yıl, Oğuzhan, Sofular, Halıcılar, Akdeniz, Akşemsettin and Ordu avenues, and from Atatürk Boulevard, Keçeci Meydan Street and Hal Road in the southbound direction, were closed to traffic.
Access to the boulevard will also not be possible from all streets and alleys leading to Adnan Menderes Boulevard or from Tatlıpınar, Kaleboyu and Sulukule avenues.
As alternatives to the closed roads, Turgut Özal Millet and Fevzipaşa avenues, as well as Atatürk Boulevard, the D-100 highway and O-3 Hal Road, can be used.