Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloglu, 488 kilometers of 4 thousand 75 new bridges in the last 23 years, the number of bridges to 10 thousand 42, the total length of 799 kilometers reported that they have reached.
Uraloglu, in his written statement, gave information about the bridge projects that play a critical role in Türkiye’s Road Transportation Infrastructure.
In the last 23 years, physical obstacles have been removed one by one in transportation and the buildings built all over the country were connected to each other, Uraloğlu said, “In 2002, there were only 5 thousand 967 bridges in Turkey in Türkiye. In the last 23 years, 488 kilometers of 488 kilometers of 4 thousand 75 new bridges, the number of bridges to 10 thousand 42. Uninterrupted transportation could be achieved from Antalya to almost the Ipsala Border Gate. ” He said.
Uraloglu, bridges and valleys, rivers, rivers, unite the cities, noting that, not only the physical obstacles in transportation, but also exceeds engineering limits, he stressed.
Pointing out that they have succeeded in the world, Uraloglu said, “We received awards in the international arena. 1915 Çanakkale Bridge, 2 thousand 23 meters with the main opening of the world as the widest main openness of the vine bridge. Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge is the longest vine bridge. evaluated.
Firsts in engineering and inheritance protection
Uraloglu, Elazig Kömürhan Bridge was built with the reverse Y -type tower design 660 meters long, reminding that 168.5 meters single pilon and a 380 -meter medium openness of this structure, this structure, the world’s literature is ranked 4th.
In addition, according to the balanced console construction method, a total of 1372 meters in length on 8 middle and 2 edge legs ranging from 42 to 166 meters ranging from 42 to 166 meters, Uraloğlu, who gave the information that the Hadimi Viaduct is the highest -footed and the longest balanced console bridge with these features, said:
“Steel archaeological bridge, which is specially designed for the protection of historical roads and ruins in the ancient city of Neonteikhos, which was implemented on the Menemen-Aliaga-Çandarlı Highway for the protection of cultural heritage, the first and only application in the world.
Giant projects registered with awards
Uraloğlu pointed out that the bridge projects are appreciated not only in terms of engineering but also for the awards he received, and that the Osmangazi Bridge was awarded the Üstün Civil Engineering Achievement Award by the Japanese Civil Engineers Association and the International Award of the Construction International Award by the Ministry of Transport, Land and Infrastructure.
In addition, Uraloğlu emphasized that the 1915 Çanakkale Bridge and Malkara Çanakkale Motorway also hold 24 prizes.
“Northern Marmara Motorway and Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge 6 have been awarded a total of 10 awards, including international. International Road Federation (IRF) Design Award, International Bridge and Construction Engineering Association (IABSE) Superior Building Award, World Architecture News Best Bridge Awards such as prestigious awards. In 2024, the projects of the year are selected by the International Road Federation, but also these projects are not only facilitating transportation. “
