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Yalova-Armutlu Road: Travel Time Reduced from 1 Hour to 30 Minutes
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The newly opened Yalova-Armutlu Road, significantly reduced travel times, according to Minister Uraloğlu, who highlighted the project's 260 million lira annual savings and 900 ton reduction in carbon emissions. The 45-kilometer route features six tunnels and five bridges. Yalova's transportation infrastructure has been strengthened with approximately 144 billion lira in investments. Additionally, the project transformed Yalova into Turkey's hub for shipbuilding with 32 active shipyards and 17 floating docks, further boosting the city's tourism and logistics potential.