[69146] Nissibi Bridge marks 11 years of operation with significant economic savings

Nissibi Bridge: Economic achievements after 11 years of operation

In reports published today, May 21, 2026, a milestone was noted for the Nissibi Bridge, known by many as the "Bosphorus Bridge of the East." Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, updated that during its 11 years of operation, about 6.9 million vehicles have crossed the bridge.

According to data provided on the Borsa ve Kripto channel, the use of the bridge has resulted in total savings of about 5.9 billion Turkish liras for the economy. This amount consists of savings of about 3.3 billion liras in travel time and additional savings of about 2.6 billion liras in fuel costs.

The Haber Gündem channel added that the bridge, which connects the provinces of Adıyaman and Diyarbakır, has become a major traffic artery that has "significantly facilitated transportation" in the region. Both channels emphasize the added value of the infrastructure at a time when economic and transportation efficiency is at the top of the government's priorities in Turkey.

It should be noted that this report is based on official data from the Turkish Ministry of Transport, reflecting the government narrative regarding the success of national infrastructure projects.