Italy to fulfil ancient Roman ambition with bridge to Sicily

• Italy is reportedly set to approve the construction of the long-awaited Strait of Messina bridge next week.
• The 2.2-mile suspension bridge will connect Calabria on mainland Italy with Messina in Sicily.
• Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has allocated €13.5bn (£11.8bn) for the project, which has been an ambition since Roman times.
• Construction will be led by the Italian company Webuild and overseen by the Messina Strait company.
• Scheduled for completion in 2032, the bridge will accommodate up to 200 trains per day and 6,000 vehicles per hour.

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After centuries, Italy might finally build a bridge to Sicily