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Italy, Sicily and suspension bridge

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 OK's $15.5 billion construction of world's longest suspension bridge, from Sicily to mainland
A long-delayed and debated span linking the Italian mainland with Sicily cleared a major hurdle Wednesday, allowing work to begin on what would be the world's longest suspension bridge.
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
Earthquake strikes after protesters oppose bridge to Sicily
Thousands of people took to the streets in the Sicilian city of Messina on Saturday to protest against a €13.5bn plan to build the world’s longest suspension bridge over the Messina Strait to the Italian mainland.
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 is reviving plans for a bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland. Will it work?
The Strait of Messina Bridge would connect Sicily to the rest of Italy over a 2-mile stretch. It's expected to cost 13.5 billion euros ($15.7 billion), which Italy's Presidency of the Council of Ministers says will be completely funded by the public and has already been accounted for in the 2024 and 2025 budget.
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.
Italy gives final go-ahead for landmark Sicily bridge project
Italy's government gave final approval on Wednesday to the construction of what will be the world's longest single-span bridge, linking Sicily to the mainland, despite environmental, financial and other concerns that have delayed it for decades.
Thousands march in Messina to protest construction of bridge linking Sicily with Italian mainland
Thousands of people marched on Saturday in the Sicilian city of Messina to protest against the construction of the world’s largest suspension bridge, which would link the Italian mainland with Sicily in a massive 13.
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.
Protests erupt in Italy over planned $15.5B bridge from Sicily to...
Protesters staunchly oppose the Strait of Messina Bridge project over its scale, earthquake threats, environmental impact and the specter of mafia interference.

World's Longest Suspension Bridge Approved on Earthquake Fault Line

The 2.3-mile-long bridge between the mainland and Sicily is expected to be finished by 2033, the Italian government says.
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Incredible plan for world's longest suspension bridge gets thumbs-up

The Italian government has given the green light to an incredibly ambitious plan to connect Sicily and mainland Italy with ...