12. Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, Turkey
Located in: Istanbul, Turkey
Established: 2016
Expense: $3 billion *
Spanning the Bosphorus strait in Istanbul, the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, completed in 2016 at a cost of $3 billion, is more than a bridge; it’s a marvel of engineering and a new symbol of Turkey’s storied capital. Known as the “Third Bosphorus Bridge,” it stands out with a main span of 1,408 meters, making it one of the longest of its type in the world.
Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, Turkey ©Ezzeldin.Elbaksawy/Wikimedia Commons
This bridge not only alleviates traffic congestion but also serves as a critical part of the Northern Marmara Motorway, enhancing the city’s logistics and connectivity and capturing the essence of modern Turkey’s ambitions and its pivotal role in bridging Europe and Asia.
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