Egis has officially renewed its operation and maintenance (O&M) contract for the Gebze-Izmir motorway in Türkiye. This 10-year extension by the concessionaire, OTOYOL A.Ş., solidifies a partnership that began in 2014 and underscores Egis’ position as a global leader in infrastructure management.
A hub of innovation and global expertise
Over the last decade, Egis has transformed this project into a "Center of Excellence." With a powerhouse team of over 800 highly skilled professionals, the Turkish operations have become a blueprint for success, exporting O&M expertise to major international projects in Qatar, Kazakhstan, and Ireland.
The scope of the renewed contract remains comprehensive, covering:
- Smart Infrastructure: Maintenance of all energized and non-energized systems.
- Revenue Management: End-to-end toll collection and back-office operations.
- Customer Experience: 24/7 call center management and safety services.
- Resilient Maintenance: Full-scale winter services and environmental upkeep.
Setting new benchmarks in ESG
This renewal isn't just about operations; it’s about impact. Egis continues to lead the sector with audited sustainability and social performance:
- Gender Diversity: A 39% female employment rate—double the national average.
- Sustainability: A 95/100 GRESB score, ranking the motorway among the world's top-performing infrastructures.
- Operational Excellence: A 4.3 score on the Simple performance index.
Details
The Gebze-Izmir highway consists of 433 km of highway (2x3 lanes) between Gebze, on the northern shore of Izmit Bay and Izmir with a 2.907 m long suspension bridge crossing the bay of Izmit, three tunnels with a cumulative length of 6.430 m. (two tubes 12.860 m.) and 22 toll plazas. Egis and the concessionaire, OTOYOL A.Ş., are 50/50 shareholders in the project's operation and maintenance company.
Egis is the world's No. 1 independent motorway operation and maintenance company with a portfolio of 6,898 km of motorways in total, including 143 km of tunnels, in 25 countries on 5 continents.
