A new tunnel will connect the coastal town of Rize with Erzurum in Turkey. The 14.3km Ovit Tunnel is costing US$270.3 million to construct and is due to open to traffic in 2016. Opening the tunnel will reduce the journey time between Rize and Erzurum as the new route will cut the distance from 250-200km. The new route will also provide greater safety for drivers, particularly in winter time as conditions along the existing route can be difficult. So far around 12km of the tunnel has been constructed.
Meanwhile in Turkey’s commercial centre, Istanbul, a new road tunnel will connect Kasimpasa with Sutluce. The tunnel is due to open to traffic in March 2015.
Meanwhile in Turkey’s commercial centre, Istanbul, a new road tunnel will connect Kasimpasa with Sutluce. The tunnel is due to open to traffic in March 2015.
