The new pearl of the Bosphorus known as Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge was opened. Gorgeous eyes filled with splendor and Istanbul already starting to relieving the traffic bridge, many bridges with specifications also leaves behind. Here are some specifications 3. bridge:
- 8 lane highway and railway with 2 strips
- 59 meters wide ( the world's largest suspension bridge )
- 1408 meters from the main aperture ( opening in the rail system is among the longest suspension bridge )
- Tower height of 322 meters and over ( the world's tallest tower with a drawbridge )
- Bridge type: Hybrid (Suspended inclined hangers and rope with the system )
A total of 6,500 people are working on the project . These are the 700 engineers . Bridge construction has led to work in many sectors , although these people have been employed . Construction of the bridge started on May 29, 2013 was officially opened with a ceremony on August 26 , 2016.
