Project Details

Contract Type
YİD/EPC
Start Date
2013
Date of Commissioning
2016
Location
Istanbul, Turkey
Main Span
1,408 m
Tower Height
322 m
Slab Width
59 m (8-lane highway + 2-track railroad)
Total Bridge Length
2,164 m
A World-Class Masterpiece of Advanced Engineering That Connects Continents

The Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, spanning the Bosphorus Strait to connect the Asian and European continents, is one of the world’s most significant transportation infrastructure projects, brought to life through cutting-edge engineering solutions. With its hybrid design that integrates road and rail transportation on a single platform, its high carrying capacity, and its technical features that have garnered international attention, the bridge stands as a benchmark project not only for Turkey but also for the global infrastructure sector.

IC İçtaş Construction has demonstrated its expertise in engineering, project management, and infrastructure operations through the responsibilities it undertook in the development, financing, construction, and operation of the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge. Implemented through an integrated project approach, this prestigious investment generates long-term value by combining innovative engineering practices with a sustainable operating model.

With a total length of 2,164 meters, a main span of 1,408 meters, a deck width of 59 meters, and a tower height exceeding 322 meters, the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge set numerous world records at the time of its construction. Thanks to its hybrid structure—which combines suspension bridge and cable-stayed bridge systems—the project holds a unique place in engineering history. While strengthening Istanbul’s transportation infrastructure, it also supports Turkey’s strategic role in the international logistics network.

Today, the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge is not only a critical infrastructure investment that provides safe and uninterrupted transportation for millions of travelers but also it stands out as one of IC İçtaş İnşaat’s most prestigious projects, embodying the company’s engineering capabilities that meet international standards, its experience in large-scale project management, and its vision for sustainable infrastructure.

Key Features

Three World Records in Its Class: It holds the titles of the world’s widest bridge—with a deck width of 59 meters—the world’s tallest bridge with a tower exceeding 322 meters, and the world’s longest suspension bridge to feature a rail system, all under one roof.

Global Engineering Synergy: It is one of the world’s rarest and largest examples of a hybrid design that combines both suspension bridge cables and inclined suspension cables.

Intercontinental Strategic Hub: With its innovative architecture and high transport capacity, it serves as the central hub for global logistics networks and modern transportation.

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