Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu and Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ahmet Metin Genç announced the rapid progress or initiation of major infrastructure and transportation projects that will shape the future of Trabzon. Minister Uraloğlu and Mayor Genç, who came together at the AK Party Extended Provincial Advisory Council Meeting, evaluated the latest status of investments that will transform the city from the rail system to the Southern Beltway, from the new airport to the railway lines, and provided information about organizational work. At the meeting held at the Hamamizade İhsan Bey Culture and Art Center, major projects implemented and planned for the development of Trabzon were discussed.
Summary of Completed and Ongoing Projects by President Genç
Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ahmet Metin Genç, in his speech at the meeting, listed in detail the services provided to the city and ongoing projects since the day they took office. Mayor Genç, who mentioned completed marketplaces, new living spaces, social support projects and investments for young people, gave special importance to transportation projects in particular.
Historical Step in Rail System: First Digging in 2026
Mayor Genç gave important good news about the vital rail system project for Trabzon, saying, “We had a promise for a rail system, we did not let this promise go to waste. We will start the line from Akyazı to Meydan with the first excavation at the beginning of 2026. This is a historic step for Trabzon.” This statement shows that a project that will take Trabzon’s transportation to new heights is progressing with concrete steps. Genç also stated that the foundation of the Uzunkum Living Area project will be laid soon, and emphasized that the projects are being followed with determination, saying, “We will keep every promise we make to our city.”
Southern Ring Road: Not Just Transportation, But Investment in the Future
Drawing attention to the importance of the Southern Ring Road project, Mayor Genç said that this project is not just a transportation project, but also a valuable investment in the future of the city. Emphasizing that the project will ease intra-city traffic, strengthen logistics networks and accelerate the development dynamics of the region, Genç stated that they are working in full coordination with the Ministry as the Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality. This cooperation ensures that projects progress more quickly and effectively.
Minister Uraloğlu's Evaluation of Transportation Investments in Trabzon
Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, in his speech at the meeting, comprehensively evaluated the transportation investments made and to be made in Trabzon. Minister Uraloğlu, stating that they have completed or made significant progress on the Black Sea Coastal Road and Kanuni Boulevard, said that the connection from the Göztepe Tunnel to the Binbir Evler Junction has been provided. These projects significantly strengthen the transportation infrastructure of Trabzon.
Latest Situation in the Southern Beltway and Rail System
Minister Uraloğlu, who stated that there has been serious progress on the Southern Ring Road and that the work is ongoing, also shared the latest information about the urban rail system project. “We aim to complete the project, which was included in the investment program with the approval of our President regarding the urban rail system, this year and hold the tender next year. The first stage of the project starts from the City Hospital and covers the route of the Stadium, Beşirli, Hagia Sophia, Atapark, University and Airport,” he said. This route will facilitate transportation by connecting important points of the city.
Trabzon's Transportation Network Expands with Railway and Airport Projects
Minister Uraloğlu, who stated that feasibility studies on the line that will connect Trabzon to the national railway network are continuing, said that they will also implement the 509-kilometer railway line from Samsun to Sarp, with a passenger and freight capacity that will reach a speed of 200 kilometers per hour. This project will ensure the integration of Trabzon not only to regional but also national and international transportation networks.
Minister Uraloğlu added that they made arrangements in the current terminal to increase the capacity of Trabzon Airport and that the new airport project with an annual capacity of 10 million passengers was ongoing, and emphasized that this investment would increase Trabzon's tourism potential and make significant contributions to the regional economy.
Investments in a Wide Range of Projects from Rural Internet to Aesthetic Donor
Minister Uraloğlu stated that they have made investments in many areas from fishing shelters to communication infrastructure, that they have taken fiber infrastructure to villages to meet the internet needs in rural areas and that they have increased the number of base stations. He also announced the launch of an aesthetic common transmitter project instead of antennas that spoil the city silhouette. These projects aim to strengthen not only the transportation but also the communication infrastructure of Trabzon.
Service is a Debt to the Nation: Entering the Hearts is the Greatest Goal
Minister Uraloğlu stated that they consider service a duty to the nation and that they attach importance to winning the hearts of the citizens as much as investments, and emphasized that they will continue to work with this understanding. This approach reveals the government's determination in projects targeting Trabzon and its citizen-focused service approach.
Giant Steps for the Future of Trabzon
These huge infrastructure and transportation projects for the future of Trabzon will make significant contributions to the city's economic, social and cultural development. Projects such as the rail system, Southern Beltway, new airport and railway lines will bring Trabzon to a more competitive position not only regionally but also nationally and internationally. While the statements of Minister Uraloğlu and Mayor Genç increase hopes for the future of Trabzon, it is predicted that the face of the city will completely change with the implementation of the projects. These projects are not only building Trabzon's present but also its future.
