ISTANBUL, TURKEY - AUGUST 26: Balloons set free during the opening ceremony of newly constructed Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, today in Boshporus, Istanbul, Turkey on August 26, 2016. Third bridge linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul, the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge -- which is located in Bosphorus and named after early 16th century Ottoman Sultan Selim I, whose rule marked the expansion of the burgeoning world power in the Middle East -- is projected to be the widest bridge in the world, measuring 60 meters in width and housing 8 motorway lanes. ( Metin Pala - Anadolu Agency )

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - AUGUST 26: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R-7), his wife Emine Erdogan (R-8), Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) Ismail Kahraman (R-11), Chief of the General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces, Hulusi Akar (not seen), Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa (R-10), Bosniak Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Bakir Izetbegovic (R-5) and President of the Republic of Macedonia Gjorge Ivanov (R-7), Turkey's 11th President Abdullah Gul (R), Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim (R-2) and his wife Semiha Yildirim (R-3) attend the opening ceremony of newly constructed Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, today in Boshporus, Istanbul, Turkey on August 26, 2016. Third bridge linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul, the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge -- which is located in Bosphorus and named after early 16th century Ottoman Sultan Selim I, whose rule marked the expansion of the burgeoning world power in the Middle East -- is projected to be the widest bridge in the world, measuring 60 meters in width and housing 8 motorway lanes. ( Kayhan Özer - Anadolu Agency )

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - AUGUST 25: Newly constructed Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge is seen illuminated before its opening ceremony tomorrow in Boshporus, Istanbul, Turkey on August 25, 2016. Third bridge linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul, the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge -- which is located in Bosphorus and named after early 16th century Ottoman Sultan Selim I, whose rule marked the expansion of the burgeoning world power in the Middle East -- is projected to be the widest bridge in the world, measuring 60 meters in width and housing 8 motorway lanes. Officials told that there is approximately 300 meters left for the connection of the both sides of the bridge. The bridge is 1.4 kilometers (0.9 mile) long, 59 meters wide and boasts eight road lanes as well as two rail lines. The ceremony will also be attended by Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa, Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus President Mustafa Akinci, Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov as well as other senior officials from Pakistan, Georgia and Serbia. ( Onur Çoban - Anadolu Agency )

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - AUGUST 25: Newly constructed Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge is seen illuminated before its opening ceremony tomorrow in Boshporus, Istanbul, Turkey on August 25, 2016. Third bridge linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul, the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge -- which is located in Bosphorus and named after early 16th century Ottoman Sultan Selim I, whose rule marked the expansion of the burgeoning world power in the Middle East -- is projected to be the widest bridge in the world, measuring 60 meters in width and housing 8 motorway lanes. Officials told that there is approximately 300 meters left for the connection of the both sides of the bridge. The bridge is 1.4 kilometers (0.9 mile) long, 59 meters wide and boasts eight road lanes as well as two rail lines. The ceremony will also be attended by Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa, Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus President Mustafa Akinci, Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov as well as other senior officials from Pakistan, Georgia and Serbia. ( Onur Çoban - Anadolu Agency )

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - AUGUST 26: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R-2) and his wife Emine Erdogan (L-2), Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov's wife Maja Ivanov (L) and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa (R) attend the opening ceremony of newly constructed Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, today in Boshporus, Istanbul, Turkey on August 26, 2016. Third bridge linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul, the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge -- which is located in Bosphorus and named after early 16th century Ottoman Sultan Selim I, whose rule marked the expansion of the burgeoning world power in the Middle East -- is projected to be the widest bridge in the world, measuring 60 meters in width and housing 8 motorway lanes. ( Kayhan Özer - Anadolu Agency )

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - AUGUST 26: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (C), his wife Emine Erdogan (L) and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa (R) attend the opening ceremony of newly constructed Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, today in Boshporus, Istanbul, Turkey on August 26, 2016. Third bridge linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul, the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge -- which is located in Bosphorus and named after early 16th century Ottoman Sultan Selim I, whose rule marked the expansion of the burgeoning world power in the Middle East -- is projected to be the widest bridge in the world, measuring 60 meters in width and housing 8 motorway lanes. ( Kayhan Özer - Anadolu Agency )

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - AUGUST 25: Newly constructed Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge is seen illuminated before its opening ceremony tomorrow in Boshporus, Istanbul, Turkey on August 25, 2016. Third bridge linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul, the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge -- which is located in Bosphorus and named after early 16th century Ottoman Sultan Selim I, whose rule marked the expansion of the burgeoning world power in the Middle East -- is projected to be the widest bridge in the world, measuring 60 meters in width and housing 8 motorway lanes. Officials told that there is approximately 300 meters left for the connection of the both sides of the bridge. The bridge is 1.4 kilometers (0.9 mile) long, 59 meters wide and boasts eight road lanes as well as two rail lines. The ceremony will also be attended by Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa, Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus President Mustafa Akinci, Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov as well as other senior officials from Pakistan, Georgia and Serbia. ( Onur Çoban - Anadolu Agency )

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - AUGUST 26: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is seen inside the helicopter before the opening ceremony of newly constructed Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, today in Boshporus, Istanbul, Turkey on August 26, 2016. Third bridge linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul, the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge -- which is located in Bosphorus and named after early 16th century Ottoman Sultan Selim I, whose rule marked the expansion of the burgeoning world power in the Middle East -- is projected to be the widest bridge in the world, measuring 60 meters in width and housing 8 motorway lanes. ( Kayhan Özer - Anadolu Agency )

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - AUGUST 26: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan crosses over the newly constructed Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, during the opening ceremony, today in Boshporus, Istanbul, Turkey on August 26, 2016. Third bridge linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul, the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge -- which is located in Bosphorus and named after early 16th century Ottoman Sultan Selim I, whose rule marked the expansion of the burgeoning world power in the Middle East -- is projected to be the widest bridge in the world, measuring 60 meters in width and housing 8 motorway lanes. ( Kayhan Özer - Anadolu Agency )

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - AUGUST 26: Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim greets people as they attend the opening ceremony of newly constructed Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, today in Boshporus, Istanbul, Turkey on August 26, 2016. Third bridge linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul, the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge -- which is located in Bosphorus and named after early 16th century Ottoman Sultan Selim I, whose rule marked the expansion of the burgeoning world power in the Middle East -- is projected to be the widest bridge in the world, measuring 60 meters in width and housing 8 motorway lanes. ( Metin Pala - Anadolu Agency )

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - AUGUST 25: Newly constructed Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge is seen illuminated before its opening ceremony tomorrow in Boshporus, Istanbul, Turkey on August 25, 2016. Third bridge linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul, the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge -- which is located in Bosphorus and named after early 16th century Ottoman Sultan Selim I, whose rule marked the expansion of the burgeoning world power in the Middle East -- is projected to be the widest bridge in the world, measuring 60 meters in width and housing 8 motorway lanes. Officials told that there is approximately 300 meters left for the connection of the both sides of the bridge. The bridge is 1.4 kilometers (0.9 mile) long, 59 meters wide and boasts eight road lanes as well as two rail lines. The ceremony will also be attended by Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa, Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus President Mustafa Akinci, Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov as well as other senior officials from Pakistan, Georgia and Serbia. ( Onur Çoban - Anadolu Agency )

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - AUGUST 26: A view of newly constructed Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, during its opening ceremony today in Boshporus, Istanbul, Turkey on August 26, 2016. Third bridge linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul, the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge -- which is located in Bosphorus and named after early 16th century Ottoman Sultan Selim I, whose rule marked the expansion of the burgeoning world power in the Middle East -- is projected to be the widest bridge in the world, measuring 60 meters in width and housing 8 motorway lanes. ( Kayhan Özer - Anadolu Agency )

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - AUGUST 25: Newly constructed Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge is seen illuminated before its opening ceremony tomorrow in Boshporus, Istanbul, Turkey on August 25, 2016. Third bridge linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul, the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge -- which is located in Bosphorus and named after early 16th century Ottoman Sultan Selim I, whose rule marked the expansion of the burgeoning world power in the Middle East -- is projected to be the widest bridge in the world, measuring 60 meters in width and housing 8 motorway lanes. Officials told that there is approximately 300 meters left for the connection of the both sides of the bridge. The bridge is 1.4 kilometers (0.9 mile) long, 59 meters wide and boasts eight road lanes as well as two rail lines. The ceremony will also be attended by Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa, Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus President Mustafa Akinci, Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov as well as other senior officials from Pakistan, Georgia and Serbia. ( Onur Çoban - Anadolu Agency )

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - AUGUST 25: Newly constructed Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge is seen illuminated before its opening ceremony tomorrow in Boshporus, Istanbul, Turkey on August 25, 2016. Third bridge linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul, the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge -- which is located in Bosphorus and named after early 16th century Ottoman Sultan Selim I, whose rule marked the expansion of the burgeoning world power in the Middle East -- is projected to be the widest bridge in the world, measuring 60 meters in width and housing 8 motorway lanes. Officials told that there is approximately 300 meters left for the connection of the both sides of the bridge. The bridge is 1.4 kilometers (0.9 mile) long, 59 meters wide and boasts eight road lanes as well as two rail lines. The ceremony will also be attended by Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa, Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus President Mustafa Akinci, Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov as well as other senior officials from Pakistan, Georgia and Serbia. ( Onur Çoban - Anadolu Agency )

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - AUGUST 25: Newly constructed Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge is seen illuminated before its opening ceremony tomorrow in Boshporus, Istanbul, Turkey on August 25, 2016. Third bridge linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul, the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge -- which is located in Bosphorus and named after early 16th century Ottoman Sultan Selim I, whose rule marked the expansion of the burgeoning world power in the Middle East -- is projected to be the widest bridge in the world, measuring 60 meters in width and housing 8 motorway lanes. Officials told that there is approximately 300 meters left for the connection of the both sides of the bridge. The bridge is 1.4 kilometers (0.9 mile) long, 59 meters wide and boasts eight road lanes as well as two rail lines. The ceremony will also be attended by Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa, Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus President Mustafa Akinci, Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov as well as other senior officials from Pakistan, Georgia and Serbia. ( Onur Çoban - Anadolu Agency )

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - AUGUST 25: Newly constructed Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge is seen illuminated before its opening ceremony tomorrow in Boshporus, Istanbul, Turkey on August 25, 2016. Third bridge linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul, the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge -- which is located in Bosphorus and named after early 16th century Ottoman Sultan Selim I, whose rule marked the expansion of the burgeoning world power in the Middle East -- is projected to be the widest bridge in the world, measuring 60 meters in width and housing 8 motorway lanes. Officials told that there is approximately 300 meters left for the connection of the both sides of the bridge. The bridge is 1.4 kilometers (0.9 mile) long, 59 meters wide and boasts eight road lanes as well as two rail lines. The ceremony will also be attended by Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa, Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus President Mustafa Akinci, Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov as well as other senior officials from Pakistan, Georgia and Serbia. ( Onur Çoban - Anadolu Agency )

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - AUGUST 25: Newly constructed Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge is seen illuminated before its opening ceremony tomorrow in Boshporus, Istanbul, Turkey on August 25, 2016. Third bridge linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul, the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge -- which is located in Bosphorus and named after early 16th century Ottoman Sultan Selim I, whose rule marked the expansion of the burgeoning world power in the Middle East -- is projected to be the widest bridge in the world, measuring 60 meters in width and housing 8 motorway lanes. Officials told that there is approximately 300 meters left for the connection of the both sides of the bridge. The bridge is 1.4 kilometers (0.9 mile) long, 59 meters wide and boasts eight road lanes as well as two rail lines. The ceremony will also be attended by Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa, Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus President Mustafa Akinci, Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov as well as other senior officials from Pakistan, Georgia and Serbia. ( Onur Çoban - Anadolu Agency )

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - AUGUST 25: Newly constructed Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge is seen illuminated before its opening ceremony tomorrow in Boshporus, Istanbul, Turkey on August 25, 2016. Third bridge linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul, the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge -- which is located in Bosphorus and named after early 16th century Ottoman Sultan Selim I, whose rule marked the expansion of the burgeoning world power in the Middle East -- is projected to be the widest bridge in the world, measuring 60 meters in width and housing 8 motorway lanes. Officials told that there is approximately 300 meters left for the connection of the both sides of the bridge. The bridge is 1.4 kilometers (0.9 mile) long, 59 meters wide and boasts eight road lanes as well as two rail lines. The ceremony will also be attended by Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa, Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus President Mustafa Akinci, Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov as well as other senior officials from Pakistan, Georgia and Serbia. ( Onur Çoban - Anadolu Agency )