The Istanbul Governorship has announced that starting from tomorrow at 12.00, the Gazi Mustafa Kemalpaşa Street Coast direction and all roads leading to this street, Namık Kemal Street and all roads leading to this street, the Coast Kennedy Street South Side Road (between Yedikule and Çatladıkapı) and all roads leading to this road, the Coast Kennedy Street North Side Road (between Kumkapı and Yedikule) and all roads leading to this road, the Martyr Vefa Karakurdu Overpass, Yenikapı Event Area Harbor Road, Namık Kemal Variant, Samatya Variant, Mahramacı Street and all roads leading to this street will be closed. It was announced that alternative routes are Vatan Street, Millet Street, Org. Abdurrahman Nafiz Gürman Street, Tenth Year Boulevard, and Eurasia Tunnel. (DHA)
Not really sure why this matters, but the Istanbul Governorship decided to shut down a bunch of roads starting tomorrow at noon. So, if you were planning to take a leisurely drive down Gazi Mustafa Kemalpaşa Street or Namık Kemal Street, think again because those roads will be off-limits. And hey, if you were thinking of cruising down the Coast Kennedy Street South Side Road or the North Side Road, you’re out of luck too. Oh, and don’t even think about using the Martyr Vefa Karakurdu Overpass or the Yenikapı Event Area Harbor Road. Basically, just stay away from all these places because they will be closed.
Maybe it’s just me, but I feel like the Istanbul Governorship could have given us a heads up earlier about these road closures. I mean, it’s not like we can magically teleport to Vatan Street or Millet Street, right? But hey, at least they mentioned some alternative routes like Org. Abdurrahman Nafiz Gürman Street and the Tenth Year Boulevard. So, if you’re planning to go anywhere near those closed roads, make sure to plan your route accordingly. And who knows, maybe you’ll discover a new favorite driving spot along the way.
In conclusion, the Istanbul Governorship has spoken, and a bunch of roads will be closed starting tomorrow at noon. Whether you agree with this decision or not, it’s happening, so be prepared. And remember, when life closes one road, it opens another (or in this case, several alternative routes). So, embrace the detour and enjoy the scenic route on Vatan Street or Millet Street. Who knows, you might even thank the Istanbul Governorship for introducing you to some new driving adventures.
