Ankara Police Announce Road Closures for Event
Ankara, June 27th – The Ankara Police Directorate announced temporary road closures in the city on June 27th, in connection with an event held at Anıtkabir. The closures, primarily affecting areas around Anıtkabir, were implemented to ensure security during the event.
According to a statement released by the Directorate on its social media account, certain sections of roads were closed to vehicle traffic between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM on June 27th. Additionally, other roads were closed from 12:00 PM until the conclusion of the event.
Affected Roads and Times
The main section of Anıt Caddesi, between Turgut Reis Caddesi and Anıtkabir Square, along with all connecting roads, was subject to closure if necessary between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM.
More extensive closures, effective from 12:00 PM until the event concluded, included:
- The section of GMK Boulevard between Strazburg Caddesi intersection and Anıtkabir Square, and all connecting roads, in both directions.
- Anıt Caddesi and all connecting roads, in both directions.
- The section of Gençlik Caddesi between Akdeniz Caddesi intersection and Anıt Caddesi intersection, and all connecting roads, in both directions.
- The section of Dögol Caddesi between Beşevler Junction and Anıtkabir Square, and all connecting roads, in both directions.
- The section of Kazım Karabekir Caddesi between İstanbul Caddesi and Anıtkabir Square, in both directions.
- The side variants connecting Kazım Karabekir Caddesi from Hipodrom Caddesi towards the Train Station.
- The section of Hipodrom Caddesi between Train Station Junction and Mevlana Boulevard, in both directions.
- The side variants connecting Hipodrom Caddesi to Kazım Karabekir Caddesi and Anıtkabir Square.
- The side variants connecting Celal Bayar Boulevard to Kazım Karabekir Caddesi.
- The side variants connecting Kazım Karabekir Caddesi to Celal Bayar Boulevard.
In addition to road closures, the Ankaray station at Anıtkabir Square was also closed to public access from 1:00 PM until the event concluded.
The Ankara Police Directorate urged drivers and commuters to take alternative routes and to follow the instructions of traffic police during the specified hours. The measures were put in place to manage traffic flow and ensure the safety of participants and the public during the event.
Impact on Transportation
The extensive road closures likely caused significant disruption to traffic in central Ankara throughout the afternoon and evening of June 27th. Commuters were advised to anticipate delays and to consider using public transport where possible, although the closure of the Ankaray station at Anıtkabir Square added to the challenges for those relying on the metro system.
Authorities did not specify the nature of the event, but such large-scale security measures and road closures are typically implemented for significant public gatherings, national commemorations, or official ceremonies held at prominent locations like Anıtkabir.
Residents and visitors to Ankara were encouraged to stay updated with official announcements from the Ankara Police Directorate for any further information regarding traffic arrangements.
The closures underscore the city’s commitment to ensuring public safety and order during events that draw large crowds or require special security protocols. While inconvenient for some, these measures are standard practice for managing urban events effectively.
Further details regarding the event or any subsequent traffic adjustments were not immediately available. The Police Directorate emphasized that all measures were temporary and would be lifted once the event concluded and normal traffic conditions could be safely restored.
Source: https://www.trthaber.com/haber/turkiye/ankarada-bazi-yollar-trafige-kapatilacak-949496.html
