Strait of Messina Suspension Bridge

planned

The project involves constructing the world's longest suspension bridge linking the Italian mainland to Sicily. The bridge will have a suspended span of 3.3 kilometers, surpassing the current longest suspension bridge. It will feature three car lanes in each direction and a double-track railway, facilitating movement of 6,000 cars per hour and up to 200 trains daily. The bridge aims to cut ferry crossing time from up to 100 minutes to 10 minutes by car and reduce train transit times by up to two-and-a-half hours. Preliminary work is expected to begin between late September and early October 2025, with construction starting in 2026 and completion targeted between 2032 and 2033.