# Istanbul road closures for bicycle tour

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/istanbul-road-closures-for-bicycle-tour
> Updated: 2026-09-12T17:08:01.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

Authorities in Istanbul have announced temporary road closures across several districts to accommodate a bicycle tour titled ‘Yeşilay ve 78 Event Bisiklet Turu’. 

The Istanbul Police Department reported that closures will affect major routes in the Fatih, Beyoğlu, and Beşiktaş districts. In Fatih, restrictions include the Galata Bridge and sections of Kennedy Avenue. Beyoğlu closures involve streets such as Meclis-i Mebusan and Kemeraltı, while Beşiktaş will see traffic restrictions on Dolmabahçe and Çırağan streets.

To assist drivers during these disruptions, authorities have suggested alternative routes, including the Unkapanı Bridge and Tarlabaşı Boulevard.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Turkey transit updates: Trabzon expands bus fleet and Istanbul implements road closures

Trabzon expands its bus fleet to 174 vehicles, while Istanbul implements credit card payments for minibuses and prepares for major road closures due to a bicycle tour in Fatih, Beyoğlu, and Beşiktaş.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/istanbul-road-closures-announced-for-bicycle-tour

### 2026-09-01: Kadıköy roads to close for traffic safety measures

Certain roads in Kadıköy, Istanbul, will be closed to vehicle traffic starting at 16:00 on September 1, 2026, for public safety measures. Alternative routes have been designated by police.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kadky-roads-to-close-for-traffic-safety-measures

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