Led by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, Türkiye is hosting an innovative application that takes road safety and driving experience to a different dimension: Melody Road. According to the statements of Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, this unique system was implemented for the first time in Türkiye on the state road between Ankara's Nallıhan district and Beypazarı. This application, the basic principle of which is that vehicles produce sounds as they pass at a certain speed thanks to special markings or grooves placed on the road surface, provides drivers with the famous song of Mozart on the road. Hearing the Turkish March clearly offers the opportunity.
How to Create a Melody on the Road?
Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu shared the technical details of this project carried out by the General Directorate of Highways. Melodili Yol application is a system where the road surface is placed at certain intervals. markings or grooves He stated that he was working through. These grooves produce vibration and sound as vehicles pass, creating a musical effect. Minister Uraloğlu explained the operation of the system with the following words: “These grooves or markings are designed to create a musical melody when vehicles pass at a certain speed. Each groove or marking on the surface is positioned to produce a note of different frequency. When the driver drives at a constant speed, the vibrations and sounds that occur combine to allow the targeted tune to be heard.” This provides both an enjoyable experience during the journey and creates an indirect incentive for drivers to comply with the speed limits.
The First Implementation Was Completed Between Nallıhan and Beypazarı
The first trial of the Melodili Yol application in Türkiye was carried out by the 4th Highways Directorate. Under the responsibility of the Regional Directorate (Ankara) Located in the Eymir Village area on the 21st kilometer of the Nallıhan – Beypazarı State Road completed successfully. Minister Uraloğlu also gave the start and end dates of the project and said, “The work we started on May 12 ended on May 16, 2025. "Drivers can clearly hear Mozart's Turkish March while driving at a certain speed," he said. It was stated that environmental sensitivity was taken into consideration in the positioning of the application. The project, It will not negatively affect the Nallıhan Davutoğlan Wildlife Development Area. It was emphasized that it was implemented at a distance. In this way, a technological innovation was implemented and the balance of natural life was preserved.
New Route Ankara-Eskişehir Road: Noise Sensitivity in the Forefront
Work continues at full speed for the second phase of the Melodili Yol application. Minister Uraloğlu announced that the second phase will be completed on May 17, 2025. At Kertek location on the 37th kilometer of the Sivrihisar exit of the Ankara – Eskişehir State Highway announced that it has been initiated. It was stated that the experiences gained from similar applications in other countries were taken into consideration in the planning of the project. Minister Uraloğlu, in particular, Increased complaints about noise in areas close to residential areas He pointed out, “For this reason, we prefer to carry out the applications away from residential areas.” This approach shows the sensitivity to minimizing the environmental impacts of the project and not negatively affecting the quality of life of the people.
Technical Criteria for System Efficiency
Minister Uraloğlu also stated that certain technical criteria must be met in order for the Melodili Yol system to yield the best results. In order for the application to be successful, on roads where vehicles can travel at a constant speed of 100 kilometers per hour, where the road is flat, has no superstructure defects and has a smooth surface. He also emphasized that the melody road application should be It does not lose its feature by wearing out in a short time and the melody can be heard most clearly. He drew attention to the importance of choosing roads with the lowest possible traffic volume, especially those with low heavy vehicle traffic. These technical details show that the project is not only a creative idea, but also supported by engineering principles.
The Melodili Yol application stands out as an innovative step towards increasing road safety and driving experience in Türkiye. This project, which provides drivers with music while also raising awareness about adhering to speed limits, has the potential to be both a technological success and a social benefit. With the implementation of similar applications on different routes in the future, more enjoyable and safer journeys can be experienced on Turkish roads.
