US EditionItaly okays $15.5 billion project to build world’s longest suspension bridge from mainland to Sicily
SICILY, ITALY, AUG 6 – The €13.5 billion bridge will create 120,000 jobs annually and reduce travel time from one hour to 10 minutes, boosting growth in Sicily and Calabria, officials said.
- Italy has given final approval to a €13.5 billion project to build the world's longest suspension bridge connecting Sicily and Calabria.
- The 3.3 kilometer bridge is expected to withstand earthquakes and create jobs, but faces environmental and legal hurdles.
- Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni considers the project an 'investment in Italy's present and future' despite concerns about cost and mafia influence.
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The Italian government has given final approval for the construction of the nearly 13.5 billion euro Trans-Sicily Bridge.
‘The biggest infrastructure project in the West’ – Italy to build €13.5bn bridge that links Sicily to mainland
Italy has finally approved a €13.5bn plan to build the world’s longest suspension bridge from the mainland to Sicily – an idea first envisaged by the ancient Romans – despite concerns that funds will be siphoned off by the mafia.
Italy OKs $15.5 billion project to build world's longest suspension bridge
Italy cleared the way Wednesday to build the world’s largest suspension bridge linking the Italian mainland with Sicily in a massive 13.5 billion euro ($15.5 billion) infrastructure project that has been long delayed by debates over its scale, earthquake threats, environmental impact and the specter of mafia interference.
After decades of debate, Italy has authorized the construction of a bridge between the mainland and Sicily.
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