Italy approves $15.5B plan for longest suspension bridge to Sicily

Italy cleared the way Wednesday to build the world’s largest suspension bridge linking the Italian mainland with Sicily in a massive 13.5 billion euro ($15.5 billion) infrastructure project that has been long delayed by debates over its scale, earthquake threats, environmental impact and the spectre of mafia interference. FRANCE 24's correspondent Seema Gupta has more from Rome.

Italy approves $15.5B plan for longest suspension bridge to Sicily
Italy cleared the way Wednesday to build the world’s largest suspension bridge linking the Italian mainland with Sicily in a massive 13.5 billion euro ($15.5 billion) infrastructure project that has been long delayed by debates over its scale, earthquake threats, environmental impact and the spectre of mafia interference. FRANCE 24's correspondent Seema Gupta has more from Rome.

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