OSMAN GAZI BRIDGE, turkey
extended highway system linking Izmir and Istanbul
The Osman Gazi Bridge crosses Izmit Bay, forming part of the extended highway system linking Izmir and Istanbul, reducing the travel time by around 6 hours.
The suspension bridge has a free span of 1,550 metres between its towers and a total length of approximately three kilometres.
The bridge is built in one of the most seismically active areas in the world, placing additional demands on the bridge’s design.
PROJECT DETAILS
LOCATION:
Turkey
PERIOD:
2011-2016
CLIENT:
IHI, Japan
COWI'S SERVICES:
- Tender design
- Detailed design
- Technical assistance during construction
Get in contact
Henrik Andersen
Senior Business Development Director
Transportation , Denmark
Tel:
+45 56402789
hra@cowi.com