The US$15.5 billion project was approved on Wednesday despite long-standing concerns over earthquakes, the mafia, and its military classification
A long-delayed and debated bridge linking the Italian mainland with Sicily cleared a major hurdle on Wednesday, allowing work to begin on what would be the world’s longest suspension bridge, despite concerns over earthquakes, environmental impacts and the threat of mafia interference.
Preliminary work could begin later this summer, with construction expected to start next year.
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