29.05.2026 17:30
The return journey of Kurban Bayram holidaymakers began early; traffic on the D-100 highway came to a standstill in places. Thousands of vehicles heading toward Istanbul after the 9-day holiday created a long queue stretching for kilometers on the Gerede-Black Sea connection road. Precautionary measures by teams along the route were heightened to the maximum level.
After the nine-day holiday, the return to major cities has begun, and traffic has become evident on main arteries. On the D-100 highway's Gerede-Black Sea connection road, long vehicle queues and slowing traffic in the direction of Istanbul have slowed the holidaymakers' return journey.
IMAGES CONFIRM THE HOLIDAY CONGESTION
With the end of Eid al-Adha, the return journey of citizens has intensified at a key point on the D-100 highway, significantly affecting traffic in the region. The captured photo clearly shows the density on the lanes heading toward Istanbul. In this section, where vehicles have formed queues stretching for kilometers, traffic has come to a standstill in places.
CONGESTION IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH THE NIGHT
Although traffic on the Anatolian Highway's Istanbul direction is currently more fluid for now, the gridlock on the D-100 is expected to persist through the night and especially increase over the weekend. Authorities are warning drivers who will set out to be cautious about peak traffic hours.
MEASURES AND INSPECTIONS ARE BEING INTENSIFIED
Gendarmerie and Highway teams have increased their precautions on all routes. The teams, who have stepped up inspections to regulate traffic and prevent possible accidents, are standing by at critical points. Efforts continue uninterrupted to ensure drivers reach their homes safely.