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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Angelo Amante

Huge bridge project that will connect Sicily to mainland Italy to get final go-ahead

The bridge has drawn fierce criticism from those who question the wisdom of building it in an earthquake zone -

Italy's government is set to give final approval to the multi-billion-euro bridge project connecting Sicily to the mainland, paving the way for works to begin after decades of discussion.

The 3.6-kilometre (2.2-mile) bridge, projected to be one of the world's longest, has been discussed since the late 1960s to help develop Italy's impoverished south.

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