Istanbul Traffic Grinds to a Halt on First Workday

Istanbul faced severe traffic congestion on the first workday of the week, bringing traffic to a near standstill in several areas. The D-100 Highway, particularly the section heading towards the Golden Horn Bridge from Cevizlibağ, was heavily impacted.

At 8 a.m., the overall traffic density was measured at 60%. This congestion persisted for an extended period, causing significant delays for commuters. Drivers experienced difficult conditions as traffic flow was severely restricted in both directions along the affected highway.

By 9 a.m., the intensity of the traffic had slightly decreased, with the overall density dropping to 56%. However, a breakdown by district revealed disparities: the Asian side of the city recorded 65% traffic density, while the European side saw 51%. Despite the slight overall improvement, the intermittent standstill conditions meant drivers continued to face challenging commutes.