Turkey has built 519 kilometres of new bridges over the last 24 years
Turkey' s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, has announced that the country has constructed 4,272 new bridges over the past 24 years.
These new bridges cover a total length of 519 kilometres, marking a significant investment in the nation’s transport infrastructure.
This extensive construction activity has brought the total number of bridges in Turkey to 10,239.
The combined length of all bridges in the country now stands at 830 kilometres.
These figures highlight the government' s commitment to improving and expanding national transport arteries. The development of bridges is a critical component of a country' s infrastructure, and such expansion is often viewed as a key driver of economic growth.
Improved bridge connections help to link regions, reduce travel times, and streamline the transport of goods and services.
This, in turn, can stimulate trade, reduce logistics costs for businesses, and strengthen Turkey’s overall competitiveness.
Improved infrastructure has direct consequences for both the business sector and households.
Businesses can benefit from more efficient supply chains, which may lead to lower production costs and increased profitability.
For citizens, it means easier access to employment, education, and healthcare services, as well as improved mobility for tourism and leisure activities.
The continuous expansion of bridges signals an ongoing effort to modernise and strengthen Turkey’s national transport capacity, which is essential for the country' s future development.
Source: Haberglobal
