The world's longest suspension bridge was approved last year. It could interest Brits. The Italian government approved the plan in 2025. It would connect Calabria to Sicily.

A lot has happened since then. The Messina Bridge project faced a setback. It would cost £11.7bn.

If built, the bridge would be a big infrastructure challenge.

The project's leader said it would help the whole country.

The bridge would have two towers and three lanes of traffic. It would also have two railway lines.

A closer look at the designed bridge.

The bridge would help Brits traveling to Sicily. It would cut their journey to ten minutes.

The prime minister said it's an investment in Italy's future.

The transport minister said the goal is to build it by 2032-2033. It would create 120,000 jobs.

Rome approved the project after years of plans being scrapped. Mafia fraud was a concern.

There are concerns about environmental damage and safety. The bridge would be able to withstand earthquakes.

An Italian court ruled the bridge would go against EU rules.

Many local residents object to the bridge.

The court said the assumptions are not validated.

The government refuses to give up on the project.

The government still needs to convince the court and residents.

Residents' homes would be at risk of demolition.

It would span 2.05 miles.

The current longest suspension bridge is in Turkey.

Construction started in 2017 and it opened to the public three years ago.

Journey times have been cut by up to 93%.