Vatan Avenue closed for Republic Day rehearsal in Istanbul

Vatan Avenue and connecting roads in Istanbul were closed to traffic from 5:45 a.m. for the Republic’s 103rd anniversary ceremony rehearsal. The same roads will also be closed on October 29, the day of the ceremony.

Adnan Menderes Boulevard (Vatan Avenue) and its connecting roads were closed to traffic in Istanbul for a ceremony rehearsal held as part of celebrations marking the 103rd anniversary of the Republic’s founding.

According to a statement from the Istanbul Governorship, the roads will be closed to vehicle traffic from 5:45 a.m. until the end of the program on October 24, the rehearsal day, and October 29, the day of the ceremony. The rehearsal was moved to Saturday because the Public Personnel Selection Examination is scheduled for Sunday, October 25.

Vatan Avenue decorated with Turkish flags

While Vatan Avenue is closed to traffic in both directions, access to the avenue is also blocked from the northern and southern directions of the D-100 highway, Edirnekapı, 10. Yıl, Oğuzhan, Sofular, Halıcılar, Akdeniz, Akşemsettin and Ordu avenues, Atatürk Boulevard, Keçeci Meydan Street and the southbound Hal Yolu. Connections to Vatan Avenue from Tatlıpınar, Kaleboyu and Sulukule roads are also closed.

Turgut Özal Millet Avenue, Fevzipaşa Avenue, Atatürk Boulevard, the D-100 highway and the O-3 Hal Yolu have been designated as alternative routes for drivers. A total of 111 personnel will be deployed at 58 points as part of the traffic arrangements.