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Bridge of Messina

Bridge Records

The Bridge over the Strait of Messina will not only be an extraordinary feat of engineering — it will become a global icon.
With its towers reaching the sky and its single suspended span connecting two shores, it will symbolize connection, innovation, and Italian excellence.
A place where nature and technology converge, turning into a new landmark of international fascination and national pride.

CHALLENGES

The Messina Bridge is much more than infrastructure, it’s proof of how human ingenuity can turn challenges into opportunities. Its complexity has become the driving force inspiring engineers, researchers, and technicians to push the limits of what’s possible.

  • The 3,300-meter central span, the longest in the world, stands as a symbol of an Italy that leads in structural innovation.
  • The 399-meter towers, among the tallest in Europe, represent both stability and vision — visible from kilometers away.
  • The winds and currents of the Strait are not seen as threats but as incentives for cutting-edge aerodynamic and logistic solutions.
  • With anti-seismic and anti-wind technologies capable of withstanding extreme events, the Bridge will rank among the most resilient structures in the world.

Through continuous environmental monitoring and sustainable construction methods, the project both respects and enhances the natural landscape.

Ultimately, the Messina Bridge stands as an icon of progress — uniting two lands, two communities, and one nation, turning extraordinary challenges into a future of connection and development.

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Bridge of Messina

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CENTRAL SPAN
Longest central span in the world
Length: 3,300 m
Surpassing Japan’s Akashi Kaikyō Bridge by +1,300 m.

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TRANSPORT CAPACITY

Unprecedented flow
Up to 6,000 vehicles and 200 trains per day; direct high-speed rail link between Sicily and mainland Italy.

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TOWERS

Among the tallest in the world
Height: 399 m
Higher than the Eiffel Tower, comparable to the Empire State Building.

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RESISTENCE

Anti-seismic and windproof
Designed to resist:
– earthquakes over magnitude 7.5
winds up to 270 km/h.

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WIDTH

Widest deck in the world for a suspension bridge.
Width: 60 m with six road lanes and two railway tracks.

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DURABILITY
Exceptional lifespan
Expected service life: over 200 years, using advanced steel alloys and innovative engineering solutions.

COMPARISON TABLE

Bridge of Messina

 
Bridge Main Spam (m) Tower Height (m) Width (m) Completation
(year)
Messina Bridge (Italy) 3.300 399 60 2032
Akashi Kaikyō (Japan) 1.991 283 35 1998
Osman Gazi (Turkey) 1.550 252 35 2016
Great Belt (Danmark) 1.624 254 31 1998
Xihoumen (China) 1.650 211 33 2009