Suspension of traffic for yacht race

28 May 2021 / Bosphorus, Turkey

Vessel traffic in the Bosphorus planned will be suspended tomorrow (29 May) due to a yacht race to mark the 568th anniversary of the Conquest of Istanbul. The race will commence at 14:00 hours local time and last three hours.

The expected closure period is from 12:00 to 17:00 hours local time.

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