Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, connecting Adıyaman and Diyarbakır and known as the "Bosphorus Bridge of the East" The Nissibi Bridge has completed its 10th anniversary of opening Minister Uraloğlu stated that the bridge was used by 10 million 6 thousand vehicles in this 62-year period and Total savings of 3,3 billion liras in time and fuel stated that it was provided.
Important Transition Point of the Southeast: Uninterrupted Transportation
Minister Uraloğlu emphasized that the Nissibi Bridge, which was put into service on May 21, 2015, constitutes one of the most important crossing points in the highway transportation network of the Southeastern Anatolia Region. Transportation between Adıyaman and Diyarbakır, which was provided by ferry for years due to the water retention of the Atatürk Dam, has been provided by ferry thanks to the Nissibi Bridge. made uninterrupted.
The bridge will provide transportation from Diyarbakir to the western provinces and from Adıyaman to the eastern provinces. By shortening it by 40 kilometers travel time by ferry approx. 1,5 hours shorter In this way, commercial and social mobility in the region has greatly accelerated.
Economic and Environmental Contributions
Minister Uraloğlu stated that the Nissibi Bridge not only shortens transportation time but also provides significant economic and environmental benefits. In the 10-year period since the bridge was opened;
- Timeand 1,6 billion pounds,
- Liquid fueltan 1,7 billion pounds including
- Total savings of 3,3 billion lira provided.
Thanks to the bridge, which also makes a great contribution to the environment, harmful exhaust emissions are eliminated. Decreased by 99 thousand tonsThis decrease had a positive impact on the region's air quality.
Technical Specifications of Nissibi Bridge
Minister Uraloğlu also gave information about the technical features of the bridge. The Nissibi Bridge, which provides the shortest road transportation between Adıyaman and Diyarbakır, taut curved cable suspension has a structure.
- The middle span is 400 meters,
- Side openings are 105 meters each including
- Total length 610 meters.
- 24,5 meters wide ve 4 lanes The bridge that is,
- The tower height is 96 metersd.
While the Nissibi Bridge has become one of the symbols of the region with its engineering marvel, it also once again reveals the importance of strategic investments in Türkiye's transportation infrastructure with the benefits it provides.
