Sabuncubeli Tunnel and Connection Roads link Manisa to Bornova, İzmir, between Mount Spil and Mount Yamanlar. The strategic infrastructure investment transformed regional transport.
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Sabuncubeli Tunnel and Connection Roads
Sabuncubeli Tunnel and Connection Roads
A tunnel and road project providing uninterrupted passage between İzmir and Manisa
İzmir to Manisa route, Türkiye
2015-2017
Highlights
Location
İzmir to Manisa route, Türkiye
Client/Employer Information
Karayolları Genel Müdürlüğü
Project Scale
6.5 km total road length
Infrastructure Components
Twin-tube tunnel with a total length of 4.7 kmFour-lane road with two lanes in each direction
Traffic Capacity
38,500 vehicles daily
Project Duration
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Function
A safe, uninterrupted corridor accelerating travel between Manisa and İzmir
Distance Advantage
Only 9.4 km from İzmir and 12 km from Manisa
Opening Date
11 June 2018
Technologies and Innovations Used
Project Stages
Construction Stages
01
Geotechnical analysis for mountainous terrain
02
Construction of connection roads and junctions
03
Tunnel excavation and support works
04
Commissioning modern traffic safety systems
Solutions
Advanced engineering overcame geographical barriers, with safety equipped tunnels along the road.
Sustainability
Economic and Social Impact
Shortening the İzmir Manisa route accelerated trade, logistics and tourism. Daily capacity of 38,500 vehicles saves time and fuel, directly supporting the regional economy.
Sustainability and Environmental Sensitivity
Tunnels shortened journeys with minimal intervention in nature, reducing carbon emissions and fuel use. Environmentally sensitive planning and engineering preserve the region's natural character.
Capacity for 38,500 vehicles daily eases intercity traffic and accelerates logistics and trade.
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