Turkey Said to Weigh Multibillion-Dollar Deal for Iconic Bridges

Turkey revived a multibillion-dollar plan to sell the operating rights to two iconic Istanbul bridges and a series of highways, potentially the biggest privatization deal in the country’s history, according to people familiar with the matter.

The Turkish Privatization Administration sent investment banks a request for proposals for the bridges that connect Asia and Europe as well as at least nine toll roads, the people said, asking not to be identified as the plans haven’t been publicly announced.

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