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World’s longest suspension bridge may finally link Sicily to mainland Italy
But for millennia, generations of travelers have required a boat to cross Messina Strait separating Sicily and the mainland. Historical records indicate the desire to build a bridge connecting the landmasses dates as far back as ancient Rome,
Italy OKs $15.5 billion project to build world’s longest suspension bridge from mainland to Sicily
Italy has cleared the way to build the world’s largest suspension bridge linking the Italian mainland with Sicily.
Italy greenlights plan to build world’s longest suspension bridge to Sicily
Italy has approved a $15.5bn suspension bridge which will connect the mainland to the island of Sicily. Italy has given final approval to a long-delayed plan to construct the world’s longest suspension bridge, connecting the mainland to Sicily in a project worth €13.5bn ($15.5bn).
Italy gives final approval for world's longest suspension bridge to Sicily
Rome has given final approval to a €13.5bn ($15.6bn) project to build the world's longest suspension bridge, connecting the island of Sicily to the region of Calabria, on the tip of Italy's boot.
Thousands march against plan to build massive bridge linking Sicily to Italy’s mainland
Thousands of people have marched in Messina, Sicily, to protest a government plan to build a bridge connecting the Italian mainland with Sicily.
Italy gives final go-ahead for landmark Sicily bridge project
Italy’s government was set on Wednesday to give the final approval to the multi-billion-euro project to build a bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland, paving the way for works to begin after decades of discussions.
Italy will finally build a bridge to Sicily after 2,000 years
Italy has finally approved a €13.5bn (£12bn) plan to build the world’s longest suspension bridge from the mainland to Sicily – an idea first envisaged by the ancient Romans – despite concerns funds will be siphoned off by the mafia.
Thousands protest plan to build world’s longest bridge from Sicily to Italy
Residents are opposed to the bridge over its scale, earthquake threats, environmental effect, and mafia interference.
World’s Longest Suspension Bridge to Link Sicily to Mainland Italy
The Italian government said the bridge would be a security asset, which allows it to categorize the project as a military expense and count it toward its NATO spending commitments.
World’s Longest Suspension Bridge Between Sicily And Italy's Boot Gets Go-Ahead
Italy's long-standing dream to build the world’s longest suspension bridge between the mainland and the island of Sicily has just moved one step closer to becoming reality. On August 6, the Italian government gave its final approval to build the Strait of Messina Bridge (Ponte sullo Stretto di Messina) between Sicily to the southern region of
Thousands March in Sicily Against Mainland Bridge Project
The idea of connecting Sicily to the Italian mainland dates back to Roman times. In modern Italy, serious proposals for a bridge emerged in the 1960s, with var
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Incredible plan for world's longest suspension bridge gets thumbs-up

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Italy marks 7th anniversary of Genoa bridge disaster

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Italy’s Strait of Messina bridge project enters delivery phase

The project to build a new road and rail bridge across the Strait of Messina between Sicily the Italian mainland has entered ...
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