Cahit Turhan, Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, in relation to the Kanal İstanbul project, "the route of the canal has determined.”

Mehmet Cahit Turhan, Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, made a statement with Kanal İstanbul, the most discussed project of recent days. Turhan also mentioned when the Kanal İstanbul Project will start. "It will provide an alternative to the Bosporus; it will be the guarantee of the safety of goods and life; all preparations of the Kanal İstanbul are almost finished. Hopefully we will hit the dig next year." said.