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Huge bridge project that will connect Sicily to mainland Italy to get final go-ahead

Italy's government is set to give final approval to the multi-billion-euro bridge project connecting Sicily to the mainland, paving the way for works to begin after decades of discussion. The ...
The New York Times

Italy Approves Bridge Project to Link Sicily to the Mainland

The government says the road and rail link will create jobs and lift the region’s economy, but critics are concerned about the environmental and social impact. By Elisabetta Povoledo Reporting from ...
New York Post

Italy approves $15.5 billion project to build world’s longest suspension bridge from mainland to Sicily

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 ...
Reuters

Italy gives final go-ahead for landmark Sicily bridge project

Project has been talked about since the late 1960s Concerns for earthquake, environmental, mafia infiltration risks Supporters say bridge will boost southern Italy's economy Italy says ...
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The staggering story of the world's highest bridge

China’s Huajiang Canyon Grand Bridge in Guizhou, which opened on 28 September, is officially the highest bridge in the world. This record-breaking construction project faced numerous engineering ...
PBS

Italy approves $15.5 billion for world's longest suspension bridge from mainland to Sicily

MILAN (AP) — 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 ...