Traffic chaos ensued on Istanbul’s Anatolian Side as the 9-day Eid holiday concluded, with the D-100 highway experiencing heavy congestion during morning rush hours on the first weekday post-holiday. Traffic levels surged to 60 percent, causing delays and frustrations for drivers. Authorities deployed traffic police to manage intersections and urged motorists to adhere to traffic regulations, including refraining from using emergency lanes. The congestion is anticipated to persist until midday, exacerbating travel challenges for commuters.