Embassy of the United States

Warden Messages 2009

Warden Message Number 3

May 15, 2009

CONSULATE GENERAL OF
THE UNITED STATES
Istanbul, Turkey

Phone: (090) 212-335-9000
Fax: (090) 212-335-9102
E-mail: ca_istanbul@state.gov
http://istanbul.usconsulate.gov

This Warden Message is being sent to alert U.S. citizens in Turkey to the possibility that there may be disruptions to traffic on the evening of Wednesday, May 20th caused by the UEFA Cup soccer match.  The match will start at 21:45 at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, otherwise known as the Fenerbahçe Stadium, in Kadikoy on the Asian side of Istanbul. 

Istanbul traffic authorities have taken precautions to reduce traffic congestion but delays can still be expected.  No cars will be allowed in the immediate perimeter of the stadium without an entry pass.  Areas for each team’s fans have been designated at the Kadikoy wharf and at Kalamış Park, and it is advisable to avoid those areas.  Insofar as possible, modify your commuting plans to accommodate possible disruptions. 

The Department of State advises American citizens traveling or residing in Turkey to be alert to the potential for demonstrations, and to avoid large gatherings.  Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence.  American citizens are therefore urged to avoid the areas of demonstrations if possible.  Since the timing and routes of scheduled marches and demonstrations are always subject to change, American citizens should monitor local media sources for new developments.  Particular caution should be exercised in places known to be frequented by Americans. 

Citizens traveling and residing in Turkey are advised to register their presence in the country through the U.S. Department of State's automated online registration system, https://travelregistration.state.gov.

For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs website at <http://travel.state.gov/>, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Alerts, and Travel Warnings can be found.  Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or, for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.  These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

Contact information for the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Turkey:

The U.S. Embassy in Ankara is located at 110 Ataturk Boulevard, tel: (90)(312) 455-5555, fax (90)(312) 468-6131.  The website is http://ankara.usembassy.gov.

The U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul is located at Kaplicalar Mevkii Sokak No. 2, 34460, Istinye, Sariyer, tel: (90) (212) 335-9000, fax (90) (212) 335-9102.  at the website is http://istanbul.usconsulate.gov/.

The U.S. Consulate in Adana is located at Girne Bulvari No. 212, Guzelevler Mahallesi, Yuregir, Adana, Turkey. tel: (90)(322) 346-6262, fax (90)(322) 346-7916.  The website is http://adana.usconsulate.gov/.

The Consular Agent in Izmir can be contacted at (90)(232) 464-8755.

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