Transaction

Bosphorus Bridges & Motorways TOOR Privatization

TürkiyeRoad Infrastructure, Toll Road, HighwayReviewed 1 October 2026

Privatization through 30-year transfers of operating rights over Istanbul's two existing Bosphorus bridges and a portfolio of state motorways. Presidential Decision No. 11750 (Resmî Gazete 5 September 2026) added further motorway groups to the programme and requires the process to finish by 31 December 2031. The decision allows operating rights, leasing and revenue-sharing models and excludes transfer of ownership. No tender call had been issued by the research cut-off, and a professional body has filed a legal challenge to the decision. The final asset list will be confirmed from the official decision text.

Status

Development / PlanningStatus
Pre-Procurement / DevelopmentProcurement Status

Overview

Location
Istanbul and national motorway network, Türkiye
Delivery Model
Transfer of operating rights (TOOR) under Privatization Law No. 4046
Revenue / Payment Model
Toll revenue under a 30-year operating right
Contract Term
30 years

Project Developments

  • Regulatory · 5 September 2026Presidential Decision 11750 sets 30-year operating-rights privatization of Bosphorus bridges and motorways

    Presidential Decision No. 11750, published in the Resmî Gazete on 5 September 2026, expanded the privatization programme for Istanbul's two Bosphorus bridges and state motorways with further motorway groups. It provides for 30-year transfers of operating rights or other non-ownership models, to be completed by 31 December 2031.

Participants & Roles

Government Entity / Grantor

Procuring Authority

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