Istanbul Prepares for Traffic Disruptions Due to Races in Beşiktaş and Ataşehir
Istanbul, April 11 – Tomorrow, several roads in the Beşiktaş and Ataşehir districts of Istanbul will be closed to traffic. This measure is being implemented to accommodate a road race in Beşiktaş and a horse race in Ataşehir. The Istanbul Police Department has issued a statement detailing the affected roads and suggesting alternative routes for motorists.
Beşiktaş Road Race: Affected Routes and Alternatives
According to the statement from the Istanbul Police Department’s Traffic Inspection Branch Directorate, specific roads will be closed for the road race scheduled to take place in Beşiktaş tomorrow. The primary objective is to ensure the safety of participants and facilitate the smooth execution of the event.
The following intersections and road segments will be inaccessible to traffic:
- İnşirah Street – Hüsrev Gerede Street intersection
- Küçük Bebek Street – Küçük Bebek Dere Street intersection
- Bosphorus University Bebek Yokuşu intersection
- Şair Nigar Mektep Street – Kışlak Street intersection
- Muallim Naci Street – Ahmet Taner Kışlalı Street intersection
- Çağrı Street – Yeşilpınar Street intersection
- Sakıp Sabancı Street – Baltalimanı Hisar Street intersection
- Aşıyan Yolu – Şehitlik Dergahı Street intersection
Motorists are advised to use the following alternative routes in Beşiktaş:
- Portakal Yokuşu
- Dereboyu Street
- Ahmet Taner Kışlalı Street
- Ahmet Adnan Saygun Street
- Küçük Bebek Street
- Nispetiye Street
- Sekbanlar Street
- Çırağan Street
- Kuruçeşme Çağrı Street
- Arnavutköy Dere Street
- Reşat Nuri Güntekin Street
- Kiraçhane Street
Ataşehir Horse Race: Closures and Detours
In Ataşehir, the horse race event will necessitate the closure of several roads within the district. The Istanbul Police Department has outlined the specific areas where traffic flow will be restricted to ensure public safety and event logistics.
The following roads and intersections will be closed in Ataşehir:
- Ataşehir Boulevard, specifically the section between its intersection with Ataşehir Boulevard and the Ataşehir Boulevard – Fazılpaşa Street intersection.
- Fazılpaşa Street, the section between the Ataşehir Boulevard – Fazılpaşa Street intersection and the Fazılpaşa Street – Dere Street intersection.
- Atapark Street, the section leading to the Gazi Mustafa Çolak Street intersection.
- Turgut Özal Boulevard, the section leading to the Turgut Özal Boulevard intersection, and all roads connecting to this route.
- Dere Street – Atapark Street intersection, Atapark Street, Turgut Özal Boulevard intersection, Ataşehir Boulevard, Çitlenbik Street, and Muhtar Hasan and Dere streets will also be closed.
Drivers in Ataşehir can opt for the following alternative routes:
- Meriç Street
- Sedef Street
- Dicle Street
- Dudullu Street
- Dereboyu Street
- Ahmet Yesevi Street
- Rıfat Danışman Street
The Istanbul Police Department urges all drivers to be mindful of these temporary road closures and to follow the instructions of traffic police officers to avoid congestion and ensure a safe commute. Public transportation schedules may also be affected, and commuters are advised to check for updates from their respective service providers.
These measures are temporary and are expected to be lifted once the respective events conclude. Further announcements regarding the exact timings of the closures and re-opening of roads will be made by the authorities as needed.
Source: https://www.trthaber.com/haber/turkiye/istanbulun-iki-ilcesinde-yarin-bazi-yollar-trafige-kapatilacak-941331.html
