Private Vehicles Banned from Traffic in Istanbul

One of the heaviest snowfalls of recent years, which has taken Turkey under its influence, continues to be effective. With the effect of snowfall and icing, in many cities and intercity roads transportation has become impossible. and it keeps coming. Snowfall in Istanbul, the metropolitan city where snow is seen intensely, shows all its negativity.

This morning, a very important decision was taken for the people of Istanbul. Istanbul Governor Ali Yerlikaya shared on his social media account due to the continuation of adverse weather conditions. until 13:00 today announced that private vehicles will not be allowed on the road.

Traffic will not be allowed in Istanbul until 13.00:

Governor Yerlikaya made the following statements in a statement he shared on Twitter:

“Dear residents of Istanbul, according to the latest meteorological reports, adverse weather conditions continue in our city. Therefore; until 13.00 today; except for public transport and on duty vehicles Private vehicles will not be allowed to enter the traffic.”

In addition, Yerlikaya also stated that the restriction of vehicle entry to the city from the Anatolian and Thrace directions will continue. Governor, in the post he made at midnight, in Esenler, Harem and mobile bus terminals. The exit restriction applied to all intercity buses has been extended until 13.00. had explained.

Ekrem İmamoğlu, Mayor of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, said in a statement that districts such as Arnavutköy, Başakşehir and Sultangazi up to 80-85 centimeters of snow thickness He pointed out that the snow depth was 35 centimeters in the city center where there was the least precipitation.