Mersin Metropolitan Municipality has achieved significant success with its smart intersection arrangement works carried out in order to make urban transportation more fluid, comfortable and safe. Taking proactive measures against the increasing number of vehicles and the city traffic, the Metropolitan teams have significantly eased the traffic flow with the renovation and arrangement works carried out at the critical intersections of the city.
In this context, vehicle circulation is intense Sayapark Junction, Portakallı Junction, Kelveli Junction, Tarsus Üzümlü Junction and 201st Street JunctionThe work has been completed. Thanks to the smart arrangements, traffic density has decreased and drivers have begun to be offered a safer and more comfortable driving experience.
40 Percent Efficiency at Sayapark Junction
At the first stop of the works, the existing roundabout was removed at the Sayapark Junction and a smart junction application was implemented instead. Within the scope of the works, which were completed in a short period of 48 hours, 2 tons of asphalt was laid and 100 meters of curb were manufactured. Thanks to this arrangement, approximately 40 percent efficiency This smart solution will significantly ease traffic in the region until the multi-level junction project, which will be integrated with the rail system, is implemented.
Portakallı Junction Renewed to European Standards
With the works carried out at the Portakallı Junction in the Akdeniz district, the deformed sections of the road were renewed and the junction was brought into compliance with European standards. The median arrangement between Sakarya Street and İnönü Boulevard was meticulously made using the Power Curber construction equipment. In addition, the maintenance of the Orange statue, which is the symbol of the city, and the dry landscaping arrangements around it were also completed.
New Regulation at Kelveli Junction Eases Traffic
An important arrangement was also made at the Kelveli Junction on İsmet İnönü Boulevard in the Mezitli district. At the junction where 2 tons of hot asphalt was laid, 500 meters of curb and 1500 square meters of pavement were manufactured, the existing roundabout was removed and a more fluid junction design was implemented instead. Thanks to the fast and planned work in the area with heavy vehicle traffic, traffic flow was made safer.
Tarsus Üzümlü Junction Renovated in 72 Hours
The Üzümlü Junction, a critical point at the western entrance of Tarsus, gained a brand new appearance in just 72 hours thanks to the intensive work of the Metropolitan teams. While the damaged asphalt and pavements were completely replaced, the roundabout was removed and the visibility of drivers was expanded. The median in the area, where 2 thousand tons of hot asphalt was laid and 1700 square meters of pavement was manufactured, was also brought into compliance with European standards with the Power Curber machine.
Driving Comfort Increased at 201st Street Intersection
Traffic flow has also been significantly eased with the work carried out at the intersection of the 2nd Ring Road and 201st Street (Yumuktepe Junction) in the Toroslar district. While the central hub was completely removed, shelter pockets were created for turns in the north-south direction. The junction, which was renewed with hot asphalt paving and road marking works, reduced traffic density on the east-west axis and offered citizens a more comfortable transportation opportunity.
Güner: “We are Transforming Mersin into a More Modern City”
Metropolitan Municipality Road Construction Maintenance and Repair Department Road Asphalt Chief Mehmet Onur Güner, in his statement regarding the completed works, stated that in addition to maintenance, repair and landscaping arrangements, they created shelter pockets by narrowing the east-west median strips. Güner said, “We observed that traffic was relieved despite the increase in the number of vehicles during peak hours. May it bring good luck to our people. Our aim is to transform Mersin into a more modern city by reducing traffic density.” Mersin Metropolitan Municipality teams will continue their intersection arrangement and improvement works at different points determined in accordance with the transportation needs of the city.
