“First National Congress on Highways” was organized in Ankara on April 01-03, 2008. The Congress was realized at the Conference Hall of KGM under the patronage of General Directorate of Highways (KGM), organization of which is done by Turkish Road Association (TRA).
The openning of the Congress was honoured by the speech of Mr. Binali YILDIRIM, Minister of Transportation. 
The Congress was specially addressed the issues regarding social and economic aspects of the Highways along with the technical presentations.
The technical papers were published before the Congress and distributed to the participants. The proceedings, which covers the whole presentations during 3-days of the Congress, were also published and sent to all related addresses.

39) WORLD TUNNEL CONGRESS and 34th ITA GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING (September 19-25, 2008) 

Board of Directors Deputy Chairman of TRA Dr. Yücel ERDEM attended to “World Tunnel Congress & 34th ITA General Assembly - Underground Facilities for Better Environment & Safety”, which was held in Agra on September 19-25, 2008 and presented the "Country Report".
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