Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality is taking the first step to implement a massive project that will further strengthen the city's transportation infrastructure and significantly reduce traffic congestion, especially on the D-130 Highway. Basiskele Junction Corridor ProjectThe construction tender for the first stage of the project will be held on May 23, 2025 at 15.00:XNUMX via the Electronic Public Procurement Platform (EKAP). With this tender, the implementation process of this vision project, which is of vital importance for the region, will officially begin.
A total of 16 kilometers of uninterrupted transportation network will be created
The Başiskele Junction Corridor Project, when completed, will 16 kilometers It includes the construction of a new and modern transportation corridor of 1,000 meters in length. In this large-scale project, which aims to significantly relieve existing road traffic in the region, it is planned to build nine modern bridges and seven culverts. In addition, two pedestrian overpasses will be built on the route in order to provide the highest level of pedestrian safety. This comprehensive infrastructure investment will significantly increase the comfort and safety of transportation for residents and drivers.
Comprehensive Infrastructure Works Will Be Done in the Giant Project
The infrastructure works to be carried out within the scope of this huge transportation project are also quite comprehensive. 300 thousand cubic meters A huge excavation and filling work will be carried out. Within the scope of ground improvement works, approximately 15 meters of fore pile ve 26 thousand meters deep mixing pit In addition, in order to increase ground stability, approximately 100 thousand cubic meters of geofoam filling Material will be used. Within the scope of superstructure works, 167 thousand tons of PMT (Plentmix Foundation) and asphalt paving 30 thousand cubic meters of concrete ve 5 tons of ribbed iron will be used. The infrastructure part of the project will also include 13 thousand meters of rainwater line and for safe transportation 11 meters of guardrail manufacturing will also be done.
Traffic Congestion Will Decrease, Transportation Will Be Easier
The Başiskele Junction Corridor Project, which is a concrete indicator of the importance Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality attaches to transportation investments, aims to create an alternative, modern and high-capacity route in the region. This new transportation corridor, which will significantly facilitate the transitions between industrial zones and residential areas in particular, will both reduce the current traffic density and provide significant time savings for drivers. In this way, it is expected to make positive contributions to the regional economy and quality of life.
Metropolitan Municipality's Vision Projects Attract Attention
Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality, which has attracted attention with its vision projects implemented in the field of transportation in recent years, continues its work in a wide range from smart transportation systems to new intersection solutions, from rail system investments to bridge and tunnel projects. Başiskele Junction Corridor Project also stands out as an important part of the Metropolitan Municipality's transportation vision and is considered as a strategic investment for the future of the city. This project aims to produce permanent solutions to the transportation problems in Başiskele and its surroundings.
