ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT: The construction of TEM Edirne-Karaag˘aç Connection Road Project has been commenced in 14 July 2013 in order to activate Pazarkule Border Gate that opens Turkey to Europe and protect historical bridges. Meriç Bridge is the longest bridge of the 10 bridges within the project with 53 spans and 1943 m. length. For the construction of the bridge; the production of 26.142 m. long 1381 ea bored piles, 106 ea foundations, 216 ea elevations, 3.996 m. slab concrete, different type and length of 1232 ea pre-stressed beams have been planned to construct. Within the scope of the project; C45/55 and C25/30 class 115.380 m3 concrete, 17.336 tons of structural steel and 1.173 tons of pre-stressing wire will be used. In order to be able to complete the project within the scheduled date, concrete production and pre-stressed beam installations in the construction site continue perpetually 24 hours a day.
