Italy approves world's longest bridge over Strait of Messina, cost €13.43B

Italy has approved construction of a record-breaking bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland across the Strait of Messina, with a projected cost of €13.43 billion and completion slated for 2032-2033. The project, long debated, is now moving forward, though financing and construction risks remain. This is a major infrastructure undertaking that could reshape regional connectivity and economic integration.