Ankara Metro’s ODTU station temporarily closed, bus services suspended
K9 dogs are on duty at a metro station in Ankara, Türkiye on January 17, 2020. (AA Photo)
The General Directorate of EGO, which manages public transportation in capital Ankara, announced the temporary closure of the ODTU Station, located near Middle East Technical University, on the Ankara Metro.
The decision, made by the Ankara Governorship, also includes the suspension of bus services in the ODTU area.
In a statement shared on the EGO General Directorate’s social media account, officials urged citizens to use alternative routes. “Dear citizens, in line with the decision of the Ankara Governorship, the ODTU Station of the Ankara Metro has been temporarily closed, and bus services in the ODTU area have been suspended,” the statement said.
“We kindly request our citizens to seek alternative routes. This is announced with respect to the public,” it added.
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