How to Drive the Challenging D955 Road in Turkey?
D955 is a challenging mountain road located in the eastern part of Turkey, with many mountain passes with an altitude above 2000m.
Where Does D955 Road Start and End?
The state highway runs north-south from Ardahan's Posof district, at the Türkgözü border crossing (Türkgözü Sınır Kapısı) on the border with Georgia, where it connects to road S8, to the Turkey/Syria border in the south of Mardin. From the border with Georgia to near Ardahan, it is part of European route E691.
How Long is D955 Road?
The road is 565 km (351 miles) long. It’s fully paved (in poor condition in parts) and features countless turns and challenging driving conditions in the winter.
Is D955 Road open in winter?
The road is typically open year-round, but short-term closures are common in winter due to dangerous weather conditions as it traverses six mountain passes with an altitude above 2000 m:
- Between Posof and Damal: Ilgar Pass 2,550m (8,366ft)
- Between Ardahan and Göle: Cankurtaran Pass 2,150m (7,053ft)
- Between Narman and Pasinler: Çimenli Pass 2.337m (7,667ft)
- Between Köprüköy and Hınıs: Çatalören (2.363m-7,752ft), Dadaş (2.357m-7,732ft), and Akören (2,105m-6,906ft).
