Istanbul traffic gridlock persists into second day of Eid celebrations
Severe road jams in the Turkish capital have continued on Tuesday, marking a full week since peak holiday travel began and causing significant delays for commuters returning home or traveling to family gatherings across Turkey's major cities including Ankara, Izmir, Antalya, Bursa, Gaziantep, Konya, Mersin.
Key Points
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1Heavy traffic conditions persisted in Istanbul on the second day of Eid.
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2Traffic congestion reached a peak level, with some areas experiencing up to 62% slowdowns.
Developments
Perspectives
Traffic congestion on the second day of Eid in Istanbul did not ease during weekdays.
— (Sozcu)The traffic jam that persisted throughout Easter reached a density level equivalent to 62% capacity, indicating severe gridlock conditions across major arteries and bridges connecting districts like Kadıköy with Beyoğlu. This congestion has been reported as particularly intense compared to previous years.
— (Star)"Traffic is jammed!" - The traffic situation in Istanbul reached a standstill during the holiday period, causing significant delays for commuters traveling between residential areas and commercial hubs despite weekend travel restrictions being lifted earlier this month. Drivers are advised that conditions remain critical until further notice.
— (Milliyet)"Traffic is jammed!" - The traffic situation in Istanbul reached a standstill during the holiday period, causing significant delays for commuters traveling between residential areas and commercial hubs despite weekend travel restrictions being lifted earlier this month. Drivers are advised that conditions remain critical until further notice.
— (NTV)"Traffic is jammed!" - The traffic situation in Istanbul reached a standstill during the holiday period, causing significant delays for commuters traveling between residential areas and commercial hubs despite weekend travel restrictions being lifted earlier this month. Drivers are advised that conditions remain critical until further notice.
— (CnnTurk)