Ankara Municipality Denies NATO Summit Triggered Asphalt Work

Ankara's Metropolitan Municipality has responded to social media claims that ongoing asphalt work in the city was initiated solely because of the upcoming NATO Summit. The municipality clarified that these claims are untrue and that road construction and asphalt laying are continuous efforts conducted according to annual plans.

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Some social media posts contain claims that do not reflect the truth, suggesting that the asphalt work carried out in Ankara was initiated solely due to the NATO Summit.

In 2025 alone, the municipality reported laying approximately 2 million tons of asphalt within Ankara's central and adjacent areas. This figure is part of a larger goal announced in March to lay about 4 million tons of asphalt over the summer, coinciding with school holidays to minimize traffic disruption. The plan also includes renovating 200 schoolyards.

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Ankara Metropolitan Municipality continuously carries out road construction and asphalt laying works in accordance with its annual plans throughout the city.

The municipality explained that the current intensified work is due to adjusted traffic flow for security measures during the NATO Summit preparations. These controlled traffic arrangements allow work crews to operate more efficiently, leading to a more visible presence of ongoing projects. The municipality emphasized that the work continues as planned and is not solely a result of the summit.

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Indeed, approximately 2 million tons of asphalt were laid throughout 2025 within the boundaries of Ankara center and its adjacent areas.