Due for completion in 2022, the 1915 Çanakkale Bridge will take its place in world engineering history as the world's longest span suspension bridge, connecting the towns of Gelibolu (Gallipoli) on the European side of Turkey with Lapseki on the Asian side and providing a new heavy transit alternative to the Istanbul Strait passage that will mean faster and more cost-effective freight transport, as well as strengthened economic potential and social bonds for the local community.
The Turkish Government named the bridge in honour and remembrance of the World War I battle that took place between Turkish and Allied forces.
Marrs scope of work on the Project is due to be completed in the second half of 2020 with the bridge itself due to open in 2022.
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