Ecological Bridge Projects Expanding in Transportation Networks
Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Uraloğlu announced that 21 ecological bridges have been built so far for wildlife crossings and new projects are being planned.
Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced that a total of 21 ecological bridges have been built across highway and railway networks to protect biodiversity, and that new projects will be implemented.
Steps for Biodiversity and Wildlife
Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu made important statements regarding the ecological bridges under construction and completed on highways and railways. These investments aim to protect wildlife crossing routes.
Current and Planned Bridges on the Highway Network
The number of ecological bridges on highways increased to 16 with the completion of the work on the Erzurum Northern Ring Road. In addition, new projects are planned in strategic regions such as the Konya-Aksaray State Road and the Batman-Hasankeyf Road.
Ecological Investments in Railway Lines
A total of 5 ecological bridges have been built on railway lines to date. These structures include projects within the scope of the Ankara-Eskişehir High-Speed Train line and the Halkalı-Kapıkule High-Speed Train Project.
First High-Speed Train Bridge in the World
Located at the 416th kilometer of the Ankara-Eskişehir High-Speed Train Line, the ecological bridge holds the distinction of being the first ecological bridge built on a high-speed train line in the world.