The government says the road and rail link will create jobs and lift the economy of the region, but critics are concerned about the environmental and social impact.

The government says the road and rail link will create jobs and lift the economy of the region, but critics are concerned about the environmental and social impact.

The Italian government announced Wednesday it has approved the construction of a bridge between its mainland and the island Sicily.

€13.5bn allocated for 10-year project to build longest single-span bridge in the world across the Strait of Messina

Italy this week approved a US$15.8 billion bridge linking Sicily to the mainland, amid concerns over its scale, seismic risks and environmental impact.