15.10.2026 22:20
Heavy rainfall affecting the Susurluk district of Balıkesir caused a collapse at Çaylak Bridge. The bridge, damaged due to the destruction caused by rainwater, was completely closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic for safety. While Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality teams were dispatched to the region, transportation began to be provided in a controlled manner via alternative routes.
Following heavy downpours in Balıkesir, a collapse occurred at Çaylak Bridge in the Susurluk district. In the area where safety measures were taken, the bridge was closed to use while traffic was directed to alternative roads.
EXTREME RAINFALL CAUSED COLLAPSE ON THE BRIDGE
Extreme rainfall that increased its effect in the Susurluk district of Balıkesir damaged the infrastructure in the region. Following the heavy rainfall, water that accumulated and started flowing caused destruction at Çaylak Bridge in the district. As a result of the damage caused by the rainwater, a collapse occurred on the bridge. Due to the damage on the bridge, it was assessed that transportation could not be maintained safely. After the incident, the relevant units were informed and work was initiated to take safety measures in the area.
MUNICIPAL TEAMS WERE DISPATCHED TO THE AREA
Upon notification of the collapse that occurred at Çaylak Bridge, teams affiliated with Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality were dispatched to the area. Considering that the damage to the bridge could pose a danger to vehicles and pedestrians, it was decided to stop transportation. To prevent another negative situation, the teams completely halted use of the bridge. Çaylak Bridge was closed to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. With the measure taken, passage over the damaged bridge was prevented.
COMPLETELY CLOSED TO VEHICLE AND PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC
After the collapse on the bridge, the transportation order in the region was changed. While vehicles using Çaylak Bridge in Susurluk were not allowed to pass, the same safety measure was applied for pedestrians. With the bridge being completely closed, traffic flow was directed to alternative routes. Transportation in the region began to be provided in a controlled manner via other roads because the bridge was unusable.