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Italy, Sicily and Strait of Messina 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 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.
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 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
Protests erupt in Italy over planned $15.5B bridge from Sicily to mainland: ‘Strait of Messina can’t be touched’
Thousands of people marched in the Sicilian city of Messina on Saturday to protest a government plan to build a bridge that would connect the Italian mainland with Sicily in a massive $15.5 billion infrastructure project.
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.
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.
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.
Plan to connect Sicily with mainland triggers protest
Large-scale demonstrations have erupted in Sicily after the Italian government approved plans for what would be the world's longest single-span bridge, connecting the island to the mainland.
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.
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.

'They must not touch the Strait': Sicily bridge opponents vow to put up a fight

Italy's decision to approve the construction between Sicily and the mainland of what would be the world's longest single-span ...
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Thousands march in Messina against bridge to Sicily project

THOUSANDS marched in the Sicilian city of Messina at the weekend to oppose Rome’s plans to build a bridge from the ...
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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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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 the world's longest suspension bridge. Measuring 3.6 km (2.24 miles) in ...
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Bridge Battle in Messina: Clashing Views on a Historic Infrastructure Project

Thousands protested in Messina against a $15.5 billion plan to build a bridge linking Sicily and mainland Italy. Opponents ...