Several roads in Istanbul to be closed on July 4-5

Istanbul's Sarıyer district will experience significant traffic disruptions this weekend as several roads are closed for the "Night Marathon Road Race." The Istanbul Security Directorate's Traffic Control Branch has announced the specific streets and alternative routes to help drivers navigate the changes.

The road closures are scheduled to begin on Saturday, July 4, starting at 7:00 PM and will remain in effect until the event concludes. Key avenues such as Bahçeköy, Meserburnu, Piyasa, Haydar Aliyev, Mısır, Hacı Ali Paşa, Raif Bey, Hacı Osman Bayırı, Demokrasi Şehitleri, and Çayırbaşı avenues will be closed to vehicle traffic. Additionally, the Çayırbaşı Taksim Road will also be affected.

Numerous smaller streets and dead ends within the district will also be inaccessible to vehicles. These include Sardunya, Çıra, Çocuk, Fırın, Hamam, Çam Yolu, Kefeliköy Bağlar, Kumsal Arkası, Bülbül, Muhtarlık, Kaptan, Kısa, Ekbiç, Mezarlık, Okul, 2. Tekstilciler, Sırma, and Keçecizade streets, along with the Billur, Emsal, and Piyasa dead ends.

To mitigate inconvenience for motorists, alternative routes have been designated. Drivers can use the Sarıyer-Çayırbaşı Road and Sarıyer-Çayırbaşı Tunnel, Hacı Osman Bayırı Caddesi, Şehit Mithat Yılmaz Caddesi, Yeni Mahalle Caddesi, Bahçeköy Caddesi, Tarabya Bayırı Caddesi, and the Yeniköy-Tarabya Caddesi. These measures aim to ensure the smooth running of the marathon while providing viable options for commuters.