Bridge plans revived for Italy
10 Mar 2009
Plans to construct a controversial bridge linking mainland Italy with the island of Sicily have been revived by the country's government.
The idea was first proposed in 2001, but was rejected by Italy's former centre-left government a couple of years ago.
However, president Silvio Berlusconi returned to the idea when he was re-elected last year.
It is hoped that the bridge, which would cost around £16 million, will boost the economy and create new jobs.
Tourism in Sicily is currently seeing substantial growth, which has been partly attributed to the increasing number of low-cost airlines.