Which Roads in Istanbul Will Be Closed to Traffic Due to July 15? For residents of Istanbul this is an important announcement: on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, certain roads will be closed to traffic. On the fourth anniversary of the July 15 coup attempt, the roads that will be closed across Istanbul are listed below.
Because of events marking the fourth anniversary of the July 15 coup attempt, several roads across Istanbul will be closed to traffic beginning at 19:00. The closures on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, from 19:00 are due to events taking place at the Kuleli Military High School campus, so some streets in Istanbul will be restricted for vehicle access that evening.
Roads Closed to Traffic on Wednesday, July 15, 2020
As part of the National Unity and Democracy Day activities at the Kuleli Military High School campus, the following streets will be closed to traffic beginning at 19:00 on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.
- Kuleli Caddesi
- Vaniköy Caddesi
- Yamaçlı Sokak
- The intersection of Al Zambak Sokak and Kaldırım Caddesi with Yalnız Selvi Caddesi toward Çengelköy will be closed to vehicle passage
In response to the planned closures at 19:00 on July 15, alternative open routes are provided below for drivers who need to navigate the area.
- Albay Üçer Sokak (in the direction of Üsküdar Sahilyolu)
- Havacı Sokak
- Şekip Ayhan Özışık Sokak
- Mehmet Çavuş Sokak
- Mor Salkım Sokak
- Reşadiye Sokak
- Hür Sokak
For those heading toward Beykoz, the following alternative roads will remain available:
- Güzeltepe Caddesi
- Dr. Beynun Akyavaş Caddesi
Drivers are advised to follow official traffic announcements and signs on the day of the events and to allow extra travel time. Road access and closures may be adjusted for security or operational reasons, so plan routes accordingly.