Italian Government Approves World's Longest Suspension Bridge Construction Plan, with IHI and Others Participating

This is a business brief by JETRO released on August 15, 2025, regarding Italy's world's longest suspension bridge construction plan. The Italian government has officially approved a plan to construct the world's longest suspension bridge, with the participation of international corporate groups including Japan's heavy industry giant IHI confirmed. This massive infrastructure project is scheduled to be built across the Strait of Messina connecting Sicily to the mainland, updating the world record as a suspension bridge with a total length of 3.3 km. Japanese advanced bridge technology and construction expertise will be utilized, and the total construction cost is expected to reach several trillion yen. Upon completion, it is expected to significantly contribute to regional economic development and tourism promotion.