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Bridge of Messina<\/h4>\n

The Legal Pillar<\/h2>\n

The construction contract of the Messina Bridge is the legal and operational cornerstone<\/strong> of the entire project.<\/span>
Originally awarded in 2006<\/strong> to the Eurolink Consortium<\/strong>, it was suspended in 2012<\/strong> by the Monti government and reactivated in 2023<\/strong> with the relaunch of Stretto di Messina S.p.A.<\/em><\/span>
Following the approval of the definitive design, on August 6, 2025<\/strong>, a contract addendum<\/strong> was signed, updating timelines, conditions.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1463499505870{margin-left: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”]

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HIGHLIGHT<\/h2>

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Concessionaire reactivated<\/h6>
2023<\/h5><\/div>
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Sign Addendum<\/h6>
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Order value<\/h6>
10.5 Mld\/\u20ac<\/h5><\/div>
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IN DETAIL<\/h2>

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Construction Contract<\/h2>

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The construction contract for the Messina Bridge is the legal and operational cornerstone<\/strong> of the entire project.
Originally awarded in 2006<\/strong> to the Eurolink Consortium<\/strong>, it was suspended in 2012<\/strong> under the Monti government and later reinstated in 2023<\/strong> with the relaunch of Stretto di Messina S.p.A. <\/em>Following the approval of the definitive design, an addendum was signed on August 6, 2025<\/strong>, updating timelines, terms, and financial conditions for both the Concessionaire and the General Contractor.<\/p>\n

Total contract value:<\/strong> \u20ac10.5 billion – Completion target:<\/strong> 2032<\/p>\n

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Origins and General Contractor Appointment<\/h2>

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<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”4\/5″][vc_column_text css_animation=”bottom-to-top” css=””]In 2006<\/strong>, Stretto di Messina S.p.A.<\/em> awarded Eurolink<\/em> \u2014 led by Webuild (formerly Salini Impregilo)<\/em> \u2014 the role of General Contractor<\/strong> for the bridge\u2019s design and construction.
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Suspension and Reactivation<\/h2>

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In 2012<\/strong>, following the government\u2019s suspension of the project, the contract with Eurolink<\/em> was frozen. Stretto di Messina S.p.A.<\/em> entered liquidation, and over \u20ac312 million<\/strong> in incurred costs were classified as \u201creversible assets\u201d \u2014 public property even in case of permanent interruption.<\/p>\n

The project was reinstated in 2023<\/strong> under Decree-Law No. 35<\/em>, which reactivated Stretto di Messina S.p.A.<\/em> and confirmed the contract\u2019s validity.
This decision allowed Italy to avoid launching a new international tender<\/strong>, as the original award was still legally effective.<\/p>\n

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The 2025 Contract Addendum<\/h2>

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After the CIPESS approval<\/strong> of the definitive design on August 6, 2025<\/strong>, Stretto di Messina S.p.A.<\/em> and the Eurolink Consortium<\/em> signed a contract addendum<\/strong> updating the original agreement.
The document revised technical and financial terms<\/strong>, accounting for elapsed time, regulatory changes, and new project requirements.<\/p>\n

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    Total contract value:<\/strong> approx. \u20ac10.5 billion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Scope:<\/strong> design execution, construction of towers and main deck, suspension cables, safety and monitoring systems, and testing operations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Timeline:<\/strong> completion by 2032\u20132033<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Key Features of the Contract<\/h2>

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      Uniqueness of the project:<\/strong> the General Contractor is responsible for building the world\u2019s longest single-span suspension bridge<\/strong>, meeting the most advanced seismic and aerodynamic safety standards.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Integrated responsibility:<\/strong> Eurolink<\/em> directly manages the works and coordinates subcontractors and suppliers to ensure compliance with deadlines and budgets.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Public oversight:<\/strong> Stretto di Messina S.p.A.<\/em>, as a state-owned company, maintains supervisory powers and final approval at each stage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Long-term framework:<\/strong> the contract covers the full realization cycle, ensuring continuity and accountability over a decade of construction.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Final Considerations<\/h2>

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      The Messina Bridge construction contract is not a mere procurement document \u2014 it is the legal and operational backbone<\/strong> of one of the most ambitious public works in Italian history.
      It guarantees procedural certainty, financial coverage, and transparent governance<\/strong> between public and private stakeholders.<\/p>\n

      With the 2025 addendum<\/strong>, Italy formally reactivated one of the largest infrastructure contracts ever signed, entrusting Eurolink<\/em>, led by Webuild S.p.A.<\/em>, with the task of building the world\u2019s longest suspension bridge<\/strong> \u2014 a structure destined to reshape mobility, economy, and connectivity across the Mediterranean.<\/p>\n

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