20.05.2026 12:41
The long-awaited ring road project in Zonguldak has signed a contract worth 26.4 billion lira. When completed, this massive project consisting of tunnels and junctions will reduce travel time from 40 minutes to 7-8 minutes. The project is expected to ease city traffic and significantly contribute to the regional economy.
A critical phase has been completed in the long-awaited ring road project in Zonguldak. A contract worth 26 billion 409 million 872 thousand liras has been signed for the project, which is expected to significantly ease transportation, and the construction process has officially begun. Upon completion of the project, the travel time, which currently reaches up to 40 minutes, is targeted to be reduced to 7-8 minutes.
CONTRACT SIGNED FOR MEGA TENDER
A significant milestone has been passed in the project tender, which was carried out by the Highways General Directorate Program and Monitoring Department and had an approximate cost of 31 billion 483 million 303 thousand 123 TL.
While four companies submitted valid bids in the tender, following evaluation, a contract worth 26 billion 409 million 872 thousand liras was signed with the Demce Yapı-ASL İnşaat joint venture for the "Zonguldak Ring Road km: 36+300-49+362,26 Construction" work.
"NOT JUST A ROAD PROJECT"
Following the signing of the contract, AK Party Zonguldak Provincial Chairman Mustafa Çağlayan, who conducted inspections along the route, stated that the project holds historical importance for the city. Çağlayan noted that the ring road is not merely a highway project and said, "This is a project that will provide very serious contributions in terms of urban planning and traffic for Zonguldak's future."
40-MINUTE TRAFFIC WILL DROP TO 8 MINUTES
Mustafa Çağlayan stated that there will be a major change in travel time after the project's completion. Çağlayan said, "Under normal conditions, without traffic, it takes 20-25 minutes to reach Ilıksu from the second makas area. With traffic, this time extends to 35-40 minutes. After the tunnels are completed, this time will drop to 7-8 minutes."
The new road is also expected to:
- Reduce environmental pollution
- Lower emissions
- Provide fuel savings
"THE CITY'S FACE WILL CHANGE"
Çağlayan stated that the different level intersections and tunnels within the project will make significant contributions to the region and expressed that the ring road will create a transformation effect in the city. Çağlayan said, "The areas the highway passes through and the junction points will also change and transform. This project is very important for Zonguldak."
FILYOS EMPHASIS: TRADE VOLUME WILL INCREASE
Çağlayan noted that the ring road, along with the Filyos Port and natural gas projects, will also transform the region's economic structure. Reminding that daily natural gas production in Filyos is currently 10 million cubic meters, Çağlayan said it is planned to increase production to 20 million and then 40 million cubic meters in the coming years. It was stated that the new ring road will make significant contributions to national and international trade.
"WE NEED TO RE-PLAN THE CITY"
Mustafa Çağlayan also emphasized that Zonguldak needs to be re-planned together with this project. Calling for joint work among all institutions and organizations, Çağlayan said, "Together with our non-governmental organizations, our university, and all our representatives, we need to generate ideas to carry our city into the future."
PROJECT CAPTURED FROM THE AIR
Meanwhile, the project areas, which will connect the Karaelmas, Çaydamar, Kozlu, Öküşne, and Ilıksu junctions, were captured from the air with a drone.