Strait of Messina Suspension Bridge

planned

The project involves building the world's largest suspension bridge linking the Italian mainland with Sicily. The bridge will measure nearly 3.7 kilometers with a suspended span of 3.3 kilometers, surpassing the current longest suspension bridge. It will have three car lanes in each direction and a double-track railway, significantly reducing travel time across the strait. The project aims to create 120,000 jobs annually and boost economic growth in southern Italy. Preliminary work could begin between late September and early October 2025, with construction expected to start in 2026 and completion targeted between 2032-2033.