3 km. It will include three traffic lanes on each side and two central railway lines. Travel time from the mainland to Sicily would be cut to just 10 minutes.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is determined to see the bridge built, stating it is an investment in Italy's present and future. Transport Minister Matteo Salvini aims for construction between 2032 and 2033, claiming it would generate 120,000 jobs annually. Pietro Salini, CEO of Webuild, called the project "transformative" for the country.
It is not an easy task but we consider it an investment in Italy's present and future, and we like difficult challenges when they make sense.
However, the project encountered a significant obstacle in November that caused renewed delays, though the nature of the problem was not disclosed. Previous plans were abandoned due to fears of mafia corruption, environmental harm, expense, and safety concerns. The region is among the most seismically active in the world, raising additional questions about the bridge's resilience.
transformative for the whole country
stimulate growth, employment, and lawfulness across southern Italy