Istanbul-Ankara highway closed due to heavy snowfall

The Istanbul-Ankara TransEuropean Motorway (TEM) and the D-100 freeway have been closed to visitors after heavy snowfall and blizzards throughout Turkey on Sunday.

In response to an announcement made by the Basic Directorate of Highways, the 2 highways have been closed and everyone seems to be urged to keep away from touring.

Ankara Governor Vasip Şahin famous that automobiles already on the street might be towed to designated areas and drivers might be taken to designated spots.

Istanbul Governor Ali Yerlikaya additionally made an announcement, saying that individuals ought to keep away from driving towards Ankara, because the roads between Düzce and Gerede districts have been closed as a result of heavy snowfall.

Earlier this week, 2,000 folks have been stranded on a significant freeway within the south.

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