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Italy has approved a $15.5 billion project to build the world's longest suspension bridge connecting mainland Italy to Sicily, expected to boost economic growth, create jobs, and serve strategic military purposes, despite environmental and mafia concerns. Construction could start next year, with completion targeted for 2032-33.
Italy has approved a €13.5 billion project to build the world's longest suspension bridge connecting Sicily to Calabria, aiming to boost economic growth and create jobs, despite environmental, safety, and political challenges. The bridge, spanning 3.3 km with high towers and railway lines, faces potential delays due to legal, environmental, and local opposition concerns, but is considered a significant investment for Italy's future.
Italy has approved a $15.5 billion project to build the world's longest suspension bridge connecting Sicily to mainland Italy, expected to boost economic growth and strategic military movement, despite environmental and political concerns. Construction could start in 2025 with completion by 2032.
A suspension bridge being built over the River Ganges in India's eastern state of Bihar collapsed for the second time in 14 months, with one person reported missing. The bridge was scheduled to be completed in 2019 but faced multiple delays, including those caused by an earlier collapse on April 30 last year due to strong winds and rain. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar promised "strict action" and said the bridge should have been made stronger.