Italy has given final approval to a long-delayed plan to construct the world’s longest suspension bridge, connecting the mainland to Sicily in a project worth €13.5bn ($15.5bn).

Italy has cleared the way to build the world’s largest suspension bridge linking the Italian mainland with Sicily.

Italy on Wednesday cleared way for the construction of the world’s longest suspension bridge, linking the mainland to Sicily, as part of a €13.5 billion ($15.5 billion) project.The move marks Italy's effort to strengthen Italy’s southern infrastructure and align the project with broader security goals following pressure from US President Donald