Which roads in Istanbul will be closed tomorrow? April 19 Sunday Istanbul Half Marathon closed roads and alternative routes
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Several roads in Istanbul will be closed on Sunday, April 19, for the Istanbul Half Marathon.
- Road closures will begin at 02:00 and continue until 13:30 in some areas.
- Alternative routes and bridges are provided for drivers to navigate the city during the event.
Istanbul residents and drivers are advised to plan their Sunday accordingly, as significant portions of the city will experience road closures due to the Istanbul Half Marathon on April 19. The marathon route will necessitate the closure of major arteries, including parts of Sahil Kennedy Caddesi and Ankara Caddesi, starting from early morning.
Authorities have outlined a phased approach to the closures, with some roads shutting down as early as 02:00 and the entire course expected to reopen by 13:30. This measure is in place to ensure the safety of the thousands of participants and the smooth execution of the event.
To mitigate the impact on traffic, alternative routes have been identified, including Atatรผrk Bulvarฤฑ, the Eurasia Tunnel transit route, and several key bridges. Drivers are urged to consult the provided list of closed roads and alternative routes to avoid disruptions and plan their journeys efficiently throughout the day.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.