Italy envisions a bridge to Sicily

<p><strong>Today's story:</strong> Italy has approved plans for the Messina Bridge, a €13.5 billion suspension bridge linking Sicily to the mainland. If completed by 2033, it would be the world’s longest suspension bridge, but faces engineering, environmental, financial, and political challenges.</p><p><strong>Transcript &amp; Exercises:</strong> <a href="https://plainenglish.com/802" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://plainenglish.com/802</a></p><p><strong>Full lesson:</strong> https://plainenglish.com/802 </p><p>--</p><p><strong>Upgrade all your skills in English:</strong> Plain English is the best current-events podcast for learning English.</p><p>You might be learning English to improve your career, enjoy music and movies, connect with family abroad, or even prepare for an international move. Whatever your reason, we'll help you achieve your goals in English.</p><p><strong>How it works:</strong> Listen to a new story every Monday and Thursday. They're all about curre...