NEWS CENTER - Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu opened the Dallıkavak Tunnel and Connection Roads and Dadaşkent-Yıldızkent New Generation Interchange. Minister Uraloğlu noted that in Turkey, as in all developed countries, highways are a fundamental element that increases the contribution of industrial, agricultural and tourism activities to economic growth.
TUNNEL LENGTH INCREASED 17 TIMES IN THE LAST 24 YEARS
Stating that they have made significant progress with the divided road campaign they initiated under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the last 24 years, Uraloğlu continued his words as follows:
"With the investments we made in our highway infrastructure, we literally rebuilt Turkey and equipped all four corners of our heavenly homeland with high standard roads. We increased the divided road network from 6,101 kilometers long to over 30 thousand kilometers. While only 6 of our provinces were connected to each other, today we connected 77 provinces with divided roads. In difficult geographies, we crossed high mountains and deep valleys and provided safe and comfortable transportation with bridges and tunnels that defy nature."
Stating that they increased the length of bridges and viaducts from 311 kilometers to 837 kilometers and the length of tunnels from 50 kilometers to 898 kilometers, Uraloğlu said, "In other words, while only 50 kilometers of tunnels were built in 80 years, we increased this approximately 17 times after 2002. These tunnels are not just roads piercing the mountains; they are very important channels of production, trade, tourism and employment." he said.
OVER 168 BILLION LIRA INVESTMENT IN ERZURUM'S TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE
Stating that they are proud to put the Dallıkavak Tunnel and Connection Roads, built on the north-south axis connecting Erzurum to Rize, into service, Uraloğlu continued his statement as follows:
"There are 9 more tunnels under construction behind us. We have completed 8 tunnels. We are building 43 kilometers of the road, which will be 196 kilometers in total. Throughout history, Erzurum has been the lock of Anatolia, the gate of the Caucasus, and the homeland of patriotic Dadaşlar. It is a unique civilization, culture and nature, from Çifte Minareli Madrasa to Üç Kümbetler, from Tortum Waterfall to Palandöken "It is also one of the strategic centers of our country with its industry, agriculture, animal husbandry, winter tourism and logistics. Therefore, as the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, we have made strengthening Erzurum's transportation infrastructure one of our most important priorities, under the leadership of our President and as the People's Alliance, we have invested over 168 billion liras in Erzurum's transportation and communication infrastructure."
“WE CONTINUE THE CONSTRUCTION OF OUR 17 IMPORTANT HIGHWAY PROJECTS”
Stating that they increased the length of Erzurum's divided road, which was 49 kilometers in 2002, to 629 kilometers, and the length of the bituminous hot mixture coated road from 40 kilometers to 633 kilometers, Minister Uraloğlu said, "We opened the Ovit Tunnel in 2018 with the participation of our President. In 2021, we also opened the Pirinkayalar Tunnel, making this difficult passage with 22 narrow and sharp bends comfortable and safe." "We have also completed important projects such as the Horasan-Karakurt Road, Aksukapı Bridge Junction, Çobandede-Hınıs-Varto, Erzurum-Tekman Roads. We continue the construction of 17 important highway projects such as the Trabzon - Aşkale Road, Kırık Tunnel, Çirişli Tunnel and Connection Roads, and Pasinler City Crossing." he said.
“WE MADE EIGHT SHARP BENDS IN HISTORY”
Uraloğlu emphasized that the Erzurum-Rize Road and Dallıkavak Tunnel and connection roads project is one of the most important axes connecting the Eastern Black Sea, located in the North-South corridor of Turkey, to Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia.
Uraloğlu said, "This project, which is a continuation and complement of the Ovit Tunnel, which we put into service in 2018, and the Kırık Tunnel, which is under construction, is also of great importance for the country's economy. Therefore, Dallıkavak Tunnel is a vital link that ensures a stronger pulse of this ancient city, regional and international trade." he said.
Explaining that Erzurum's winter speaks a different language when you go to Dallıkavak, Uraloğlu continued his words as follows: "The harsh and sharp wind blowing in this pass at an altitude of 2,349 meters blows away the snow and becomes a blizzard. While thermometers in the city center show minus 30 degrees, this peak is more brutal. With its eight sharp bends and steep slopes, each turn is a separate test for drivers. Erzurum's famous winter is of course beautiful, but there is a perfect infrastructure and organization for transportation." "We stood against this white siege by completing and putting into service a total of 9 km of the Dallıkavak Tunnel and Connection Roads in the first stage."
Minister Uraloğlu said, "With the Dallıkavak Tunnel and its connection roads, which we built with a double tube length of 3 thousand 105 meters, that is, a single tube length of 6 thousand 210 meters, we have completely eliminated that high pass and eight sharp bends. We have reduced the route to a 190 meter lower level; we will no longer use the hill where the snow and ice are densest, but a more sheltered line. The blizzard, icing and harsh winds have been replaced by the bright, dry and "We ensure safe passage," he said.
“WE WILL SAVE A TOTAL OF 103 MILLION LIRAS ANNUALLY”
Stating that Dallıkavak Pass will be passed in comfort and confidence without fear and anxiety, Uraloğlu continued his words as follows:
"With the opening of our project, we shortened the route by 4.5 kilometers from 20 minutes to 5 minutes. In this way, we will save a total of 103 million lira annually. We will reduce carbon emissions by approximately 1,350 tons. Of course, we are talking about the route from here to Diyarbakır."
Dadaşkent-Yıldızkent New Generation Interchange was put into service
Uraloğlu, who also made a statement about the Dadaşkent-Yıldızkent New Generation Interchange, said, "We will save 137 million lira annually here, too. This is valuable for us." he said.
STATEMENT OF HIGH-SPEED TRAIN FROM MINISTER URALOĞLU
Stating that they will continue the high-speed railway that reaches Sivas on the Erzincan-Erzurum-Kars line, Uraloğlu said, "This is not just Erzurum's project. We are talking about a line that starts from Turkestan in Central Asia and goes to London via Turkey. We have brought the project work to a stage. In the first stage, we will make the existing line electrified and signaled. Then, with a one-way double-track high-speed railway, we will cover our region, Erzurum, "We will introduce our Erzincan and Kars." he said.
Stating that they are consulting on the rail system works of the Metropolitan Municipality, Uraloğlu said, "I hope we will put it at the service of our brothers and sisters from Erzurum together, at the right time and under the right conditions." He made a statement.
