A new era begins for drivers on the roads! Signs will be rearranged, forgiving roads will come

In order to reduce the loss of life resulting from traffic accidents, the "safe system approach" in road safety will be highlighted. In this approach, which accepts that road users can make mistakes, traffic safety will be considered as the common responsibility of all actors in the system.

According to the information contained in the 2027 Presidential Annual Program, ongoing investments in the transportation sector will be reviewed in line with feasibility, sustainability, effectiveness, accessibility, security and efficiency criteria. Thus, the aim is to use the existing infrastructure more effectively.

COST EFFECTIVENESS WILL STAND OUT IN HIGHWAY INVESTMENTS

Priority will be given to improvements aimed at more effective use of the existing road infrastructure. In new projects, routes that require minimum engineering structure and are more cost-effective will be preferred.

Alternative routes will be evaluated in terms of cost effectiveness in the feasibility studies of the projects to be proposed in the road transportation sector. Thus, the aim is to take costs into account in investment decisions.

It is also planned to provide maintenance and repair services on highways in a timely and adequate manner. Necessary measures will be taken to eliminate traffic flow bottlenecks that may occur in the existing road network and to maintain transportation at an adequate service level.

In addition, in order to reduce vehicle operating expenses and heavy maintenance costs, preventive maintenance will be taken as basis in the highway network.

SECURITY WILL BE INCREASED WITH "FORGIVE ROAD SIDES"

In order to raise safety standards in the road infrastructure, "expressive roads" and "forgiving roadsides" approaches will be implemented.

It is aimed to guide drivers and other road users with the "self-expressing roads" approach, which enables road users to more easily understand the standards regarding road sections through markings, signs and lights.

It is aimed to increase the infrastructure and safety standards in the highway network with the "forgiving roadside" approach, which prevents crashes or minimizes the damage that may occur when a collision occurs.