Major Boost for Tourism: Construction Begins on the Antalya–Alanya Highway

Turkey

Turkey’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, has announced that construction of the new Antalya–Alanya highway will officially commence on 25 July.

This major infrastructure project aims not only to ease traffic but also to stimulate the economic, tourism, and social development of the region. According to the ministry, the highway is expected to generate a total economic benefit of 17.7 billion Turkish Lira.

The new route will feature seven interchanges, five tunnels totalling 4,365 metres, 16 viaducts stretching 5,966 metres, and four motorway service areas. It will begin at the Serik junction, follow the foothills of the Taurus Mountains, and terminate north of Konaklı at the western Alanya junction.

122 Kilometres of New Road – Travel Time More Than Halved

The total length of the highway will be 122 kilometres, comprising 84 kilometres of main carriageway and 38 kilometres of access roads. Travel time between Antalya and Alanya will be reduced from the current 2.5 hours to just 36 minutes. This time saving is projected to generate an annual economic gain of 16.9 billion Lira, along with fuel savings of 800 million Lira. In addition, approximately 47,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions are expected to be saved each year.

A Strategic Infrastructure Project of National Importance

Minister Uraloğlu emphasized that the new highway will significantly relieve congestion on the existing route, particularly during the busy summer months. The modern connection will serve as a key driver for tourism, agriculture, and logistics in the region. It will also enhance efficiency in linking fruit and vegetable production centres to export ports.

The Antalya–Alanya highway is part of a broader infrastructure development plan. In the coming years, it will be connected with other planned motorways such as Denizli–Burdur and Burdur–Antalya, contributing to a continuous highway network stretching to İzmir, Istanbul, and Turkey’s European border.