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Istanbul road closures disrupt traffic for events
Istanbul faces multiple road closures due to events, including the Republic Day celebrations and the Istanbul Marathon, affecting traffic and logistics.
Running story — the local press covered it again on 30 October 2026.
The story so far as of 30 October 2026
On 18 October, several roads in Istanbul were closed for a running event, disrupting traffic. On 23 October, the Istanbul Governor's Office announced closures for Republic Day on 24 and 29 October. Rehearsals for these celebrations caused further closures on 24 October. On 28 October, major roads were confirmed to be closed for the Republic Day celebrations on 29 October. Finally, on 30 October, the Istanbul Police Department announced that major roads would be closed on 1 November for the Istanbul Marathon, impacting logistics and commuting.
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Coverage, day by day
- Disruption
Istanbul Marathon to Close Major Roads on 1 November
Impact Logistics companies and commuters in Istanbul will face significant disruptions due to road closures for the marathon.
Sources: Anadolu Agency ↗, milatgazetesi.COM ↗, STAR ↗
- Disruption
Istanbul Road Closures for Republic Day
Impact Logistics companies and commuters in Istanbul face disruptions due to road closures for Republic Day celebrations.
Sources: haber7.com ↗, mynet haber ↗, milatgazetesi.COM ↗, Sabah ↗
- Disruption
Istanbul Road Closures for Republic Day
Impact Logistics and transport operators in Istanbul face delays and rerouting due to road closures.
Sources: Haber Turk ↗, Yeni Safak ↗
- Disruption
Istanbul Roads Closed for Republic Day Rehearsals
Impact Logistics operators in Istanbul face disruptions due to road closures for Republic Day rehearsals.
Sources: Anadolu Agency ↗, milatgazetesi.COM ↗, haber7.com ↗, Yeni Safak ↗
- Disruption
Istanbul announces road closures for Republic Day
Impact Logistics operators and commuters in Istanbul face disruptions due to road closures on 24 and 29 October.
Sources: STAR ↗
- Disruption
Istanbul road closures for event disrupt traffic
Impact Logistics companies and commuters in Istanbul face delays due to road closures for a running event.
Sources: Diken ↗
Sources in this story
- milatgazetesi.COM 3
- Anadolu Agency 2
- haber7.com 2
- STAR 2
- Yeni Safak 2
- Diken 1
- Haber Turk 1
- mynet haber 1
- Sabah 1
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