Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge
The Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, also known as the 3rd Bosphorus Bridge, is a remarkable engineering marvel. It boasts a main span of 1,408 meters, making it the world's longest bridge to accommodate a rail system. The total length of the bridge, including the side spans, reaches 2,164 meters.
This extraordinary bridge opened on August 26, 2016, and is characterized by its towering suspension bridge towers, which stand at a height of 330 meters, and its impressive 59-meter width, making it the widest bridge in the world.
The Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge features a unique and striking design, combining a suspension bridge with a cable-stayed bridge, creating a hybrid structure that is unparalleled in its category.
Situated in the Odayeri-Paşaköy segment, the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge forms an essential part of the larger Northern Marmara Highway project, which significantly contributes to alleviating the traffic congestion in Istanbul.
With the opening of the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge and the Northern Marmara Highway, daily traffic issues, time losses, labor, and fuel consumption caused by congestion on existing Bosphorus bridges and surrounding roads have been substantially reduced.
Moreover, the bridge and the highway provide fast and secure access to Istanbul Airport, located in the northern part of Istanbul.
The Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge and the Northern Marmara Highway stand as symbols of modern engineering, aesthetics, and the use of advanced materials and engineering techniques, making them prestigious projects for Turkey.
