Authorities Urged Motorists to Factor the Closures Into Their Travel Plans to Avoid Disruption

Istanbul's 15 July Martyrs Bridge was closed to traffic overnight for filming of the documentary series 'Asırlık Gece' (Centennial Night), with drivers diverted to alternative routes. The Istanbul Governor's Office announced the closure would be repeated on the nights of August 3, 4, and 5 between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m., affecting the direction from the Anatolian side to the European side. Authorities urged motorists to factor the closures into their travel plans to avoid disruption.