As efforts to connect two sides of Bosporus by tunneling underwater gain momentum with a new highway tube tunnel project, urban planners are divided: Some think that the new tunnel, which allows private cars, will not solve Istanbul’s traffic congestion, whereas others praise any kind of transportation investment. Real estate prices are expected to boom in the area and experts have some concerns regarding safety.

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