Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge celebrates its 10th anniversary and serves millions of vehicles

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu made statements on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, which was put into service on August 26, 2016.

Tenth Anniversary of the Bridge

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu made a statement on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, which was put into service on August 26, 2016.

Vehicle Crossing Statistics

Stating that a total of 47 million vehicles passed through the bridge in 2025, Minister Uraloğlu expressed that this number reached 30 million as of the beginning of August 2026.

Contribution to Economy and Transportation

Uraloğlu noted that the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge makes a significant contribution to easing Istanbul's traffic and supports the economy through time and fuel savings.