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August 7, 2025

Italy okays $15.5B project to build world's longest suspension bridge from mainland to Sicily

  • Preliminary work is expected to begin in the coming months.
    • By COLLEEN BARRY
    Associated Press

    Webuild – Eurolink Image Library via AP [enlarge]
    The Strait of Messina Bridge would measure nearly 2.2 miles, with the suspended span reaching more than 2 miles.

    MILAN — 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 spectre of mafia interference.


     
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