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FILE- The Messina bridge, proposed by the "Ponte di Messina S.p.A.", is seen as it is suppose to appear from the Belvedere of Messina in this photo simulation, April 18, 2001

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Video. Can Italy's plan for the world's longest bridge survive court clash?

Updated: 05/11/2025 - 17:56 GMT+1

Italy's government has vowed to go ahead with the government's plan to build a €13.5 billion bridge across the Strait of Messina despite Italy's Court of Auditors shooting down the plan. Can it be bypassed?

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