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The Italian government authorizes a construction project for a bridge over the Strait of Messina to connect

Strait of Messina Bridge — The Italian government authorizes a construction project for a bridge over the Strait of Messina to connect Sicily with mainland Italy. The project will be the longest suspension b

Published August 6, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Strait of Messina Bridge.

The Italian government authorizes a construction project for a bridge over the Strait of Messina to connect Sicily with mainland Italy. The project will be the longest suspension bridge in the world by the time of its completion in 2032 or 2033. [https://apnews.com/article/italy-messina-bridge-sicily-calabria-meloni-nato-1a19e957e303c46ff51214d54a2dc6d7 (AP)] [https://www.politico.eu/article/italy-gets-final-approval-for-e13-5b-sicily-bridge-project/ (Politico EU)]

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