Turkish tunnel project on schedule for completion

Work is progressing to plan for the construction of a new tunnel in Turkey. The new Ilgaz Mountain Tunnel should be completed by the end of 2015. This new link will help cut journey times for drivers. The construction of the Ilgaz Mountain Tunnel will reduce the travel distance along the existing route by some 5.4km. Construction work on the tunnel commenced in 2012 and the link will be one of the longest in Turkey when it is complete.
March 5, 2015 Read time: 1 min
Work is progressing to plan for the construction of a new tunnel in Turkey. The new Ilgaz Mountain Tunnel should be completed by the end of 2015. This new link will help cut journey times for drivers. The construction of the Ilgaz Mountain Tunnel will reduce the travel distance along the existing route by some 5.4km. Construction work on the tunnel commenced in 2012 and the link will be one of the longest in Turkey when it is complete.
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