25
May 2025
8:40 UTC
Turkey Tactical: Road closures in Istanbul’s Fatih district slated from 12:00 on May 25 due to celebratory soccer procession; allot for disruptions
Current Situation:
- The Istanbul Governorship announced that road closures in Istanbul’s Fatih district would be in place from 12:00 (local time) on May 25.
- This is due to championship celebrations slated to be held at the Yenikapi Event Area for the Istanbul-based Galatasaray football team at 19:05.
- The Yenikapi Event Area will open from 16:00, with a celebratory procession from Galatasaray High School in Istanbul’s Beyoglu District to the Yenikapi Event Area beginning at 17:30.
- Road closures will include:
- Gazi Mustafa Kemalpasa Street and connecting roads.
- Namik Kemal Street and connecting roads.
- Sahil Kennedy Street in both directions between Yedicule and Catladikapi.
- Yenikapi Event Area Port Road.
Source: Istanbul Governorship
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Istanbul on May 25 are advised to allot for disruptions due to the slated closures and an anticipated increase in traffic on alternate routes.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Medium
AFFECTED AREA
Fatih, Istanbul; Turkey
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
Current Situation:
- The Istanbul Governorship announced that road closures in Istanbul’s Fatih district would be in place from 12:00 (local time) on May 25.
- This is due to championship celebrations slated to be held at the Yenikapi Event Area for the Istanbul-based Galatasaray football team at 19:05.
- The Yenikapi Event Area will open from 16:00, with a celebratory procession from Galatasaray High School in Istanbul’s Beyoglu District to the Yenikapi Event Area beginning at 17:30.
- Road closures will include:
- Gazi Mustafa Kemalpasa Street and connecting roads.
- Namik Kemal Street and connecting roads.
- Sahil Kennedy Street in both directions between Yedicule and Catladikapi.
- Yenikapi Event Area Port Road.
Source: Istanbul Governorship
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Istanbul on May 25 are advised to allot for disruptions due to the slated closures and an anticipated increase in traffic on alternate routes.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Medium
AFFECTED AREA
Fatih, Istanbul; Turkey
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
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