Despite the importance of the route, no bridge had been constructed across the river, forcing travelers to wade through the water.

During World War I, a wooden bridge was constructed over the Gediz near Buruncuk to allow for quicker troop movement in the region.

The contract was finalized and construction began on 21 February 1932, under the supervision of Turkish, Bulgarian and Hungarian engineers.

The accident forced Izmir governor Kâzım Dirik to personally apologize to villagers and residents in the area and oversee the repair process.

Minister of Transport Ali Çetinkaya and Kâzım Dirik, along with local mayors and the engineers and workers all attended the ceremony.