The bridge would connect Sicily with Europe and would be the longest single-span bridge in the world (Image: Getty) What is often referred to as “the oldest dream in Italy” could be set to become a reality after plans to build a bridge linking Sicily with the mainland were approved by the Italian parliament. Italian governments have discussed the possibility of connecting the two pieces of land separated by the Messina strait for centuries, with a mix of political, environmental and economic factors contributing to plans never getting off of the ground. But after a vote was won in the Italian parliament brought forward by Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Matteo Salvini , the decree became law on May 24.

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