According to a statement from the crossing administration, at the request of the Turkish side—Derek Gate—and because work to repair and pave the main road on the Turkish side is continuing, tourist traffic at the Zêt Gate border crossing will be completely halted on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
The statement said that despite the temporary suspension of tourist traffic, all administrative work and activities inside the Zêt International Gate will continue normally. Meanwhile, travel and civilian traffic through the crossing will return to normal on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Finally, the crossing administration urged citizens and travelers to arrange their travel dates in order to protect their interests and avoid inconvenience, and to postpone their trips until Thursday.
