The Italian government approved the construction of the Strait of Messina Bridge, which will connect Sicily to mainland Italy over a 2-mile stretch. The project was initially approved in 1971 and has faced multiple cancellations due to financial and practical concerns. The estimated cost is 13.5 billion euros, fully funded by public budgets for 2024 and 2025. Construction is scheduled to start in May 2026 and end in 2032. Experts recognize potential seismic risks but suggest that with careful engineering, similar challenges have been successfully managed in other earthquake-prone countries.
"The decision made by [the Italian planning committee] CIPESS to approve the Strait of Messina Bridge project marks the start of a new season of vision, courage and confidence in the capabilities of Italian industry and the entire infrastructure sector."
"The risk doesn't go away, but it can be managed. It just needs to be taken seriously throughout the design and construction process, throughout the bridge's life cycle."
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