Golden Horn Metro Bridge
The Golden Horn Metro Bridge (Turkish: Haliç Metro Köprüsü) is a cable-stayed bridge carrying the M2 line of the Istanbul Metro across the Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey. It connects Karaköy and Küçükpazarı on the European side of Istanbul, and is located between the Galata Bridge and Atatürk Bridge, approximately 200 m (660 ft) east of the latter. It is the fourth bridge across the Golden Horn and entered service on February 15, 2014.
Golden Horn Metro Bridge Haliç Metro Köprüsü | |
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A view of the Golden Horn Metro Bridge, with the Galata Bridge in the background. | |
| Coordinates | 41.0227°N 28.9662°E |
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| Crosses | Golden Horn |
| Locale | Istanbul |
| Other name(s) | Haliç Metro Crossing Bridge |
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| Characteristics | |
| Design | Cable-stayed bridge |
| Material | Steel |
| Total length | 936 m (3,071 ft) |
| Width | 12.6 m (41 ft) |
| Height | 65 m (213 ft) |
| Longest span | 180 m (590 ft) |
| Clearance above | 13 m (43 ft) |
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| Construction start | January 2, 2009 |
| Construction cost | €146.7 million |
| Opened | February 15, 2014 |
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The bridge enables a direct connection between Hacıosman metro station in the Sarıyer district (at the northern end of the M2 line), and the Yenikapı transport hub in the Fatih district (at the southern end of the M2 line.)
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