Statements (145)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:bridge
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| gptkbp:academic_programs |
gptkb:Foster_and_Partners
gptkb:Santiago_Calatrava_LLC cable-stayed bridge |
| gptkbp:accessibility |
improved for local communities
|
| gptkbp:awards |
held in 2000
held in 2003 |
| gptkbp:benefits |
economic growth
job creation during construction improved access |
| gptkbp:budget |
6 billion euros
|
| gptkbp:challenges |
weather conditions
environmental concerns earthquake resistance aesthetic and functional financial and political |
| gptkbp:community_engagement |
involved local stakeholders
ongoing discussions with locals |
| gptkbp:community_support |
mixed opinions
|
| gptkbp:connects |
Messina and Reggio Calabria
Sicily and mainland Italy |
| gptkbp:construction_cost |
6 billion euros
estimated at €6 billion |
| gptkbp:construction_material |
steel and concrete
|
| gptkbp:construction_method |
incremental launching
|
| gptkbp:construction_started |
gptkb:2023
proposed subject to change not started due to financial issues estimated 5 years estimated 4 years multiple stages planned reconstruction ongoing |
| gptkbp:controversy |
gptkb:political_debates
|
| gptkbp:cultural_events |
planned around the opening
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:tourism
symbol of connectivity symbol of regional unity |
| gptkbp:cultural_symbol |
for Sicily and Calabria
|
| gptkbp:debut_year |
gptkb:2006
|
| gptkbp:design |
gptkb:Calatrava
aesthetic appeal not granted granted in 2021 finalized in 2005 |
| gptkbp:design_features |
two towers
aesthetic and functional |
| gptkbp:designed_by |
gptkb:Santiago_Calatrava
gptkb:Calatrava |
| gptkbp:economic_impact |
boost to local economies
|
| gptkbp:employees |
local labor force
|
| gptkbp:environmental_concerns |
compliance required
impact on local wildlife |
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
gptkb:ecosystem
assessed required before construction |
| gptkbp:first_proposal_year |
gptkb:2006
|
| gptkbp:funding |
gptkb:Italian_government
required public and private investment government and private sources secured through loans secured from EU grants |
| gptkbp:future_plans |
expansion possibilities
expansion of transport links |
| gptkbp:future_prospects |
uncertain
|
| gptkbp:has_public_transport |
planned
planned with local transit systems |
| gptkbp:height |
65 meters
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
proposed since the 19th century
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
critical infrastructure
first major bridge in the Strait of Messina proposed since 1971 |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Ponte di Messina
|
| gptkbp:impact |
gptkb:economic_development
temporary disruptions expected |
| gptkbp:innovation |
gptkb:advanced_technology
unique architectural style utilizes modern techniques |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:Golden_Gate_Bridge
|
| gptkbp:investment |
sought
sought from international investors |
| gptkbp:is_expected_to |
economic growth in the region
|
| gptkbp:is_standardized_by |
internationally recognized
international compliance meets international criteria |
| gptkbp:land_ownership |
completed
completed in 2022 |
| gptkbp:length |
suspension cables
over 1,000 meters 3.3 kilometers |
| gptkbp:local_economy |
boost expected
|
| gptkbp:local_support |
from regional governments
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Messina,_Italy
|
| gptkbp:maintenance |
ongoing assessments
ongoing inspections |
| gptkbp:notable_release |
gptkb:2006
|
| gptkbp:participating_nations |
high
attracted global attention attracted global engineering firms |
| gptkbp:passenger_traffic |
road and rail
increased travel efficiency 6 lanes over 100,000 vehicles per day increased regional connectivity over 6,000 vehicles per hour |
| gptkbp:production_status |
under review
on hold |
| gptkbp:project |
2025
connect communities enhance regional connectivity 2025 (proposed) led by Italian government |
| gptkbp:proposed_by |
gptkb:Italian_government
gptkb:Calatrava |
| gptkbp:public_interest |
high
|
| gptkbp:public_perception |
mixed reactions
mixed support divided |
| gptkbp:regulatory_compliance |
pending
received in 2003 received in 2021 |
| gptkbp:related_to |
transportation in Italy
|
| gptkbp:reviews |
ongoing
|
| gptkbp:risk_management |
conducted regularly
|
| gptkbp:safety |
high winds
priority during construction. |
| gptkbp:safety_features |
gptkb:advanced_technology
advanced monitoring systems |
| gptkbp:safety_measures |
compliance with EU standards
|
| gptkbp:significance |
major infrastructure project
improves transportation |
| gptkbp:sustainability_efforts |
aim for eco-friendly practices
to minimize carbon footprint |
| gptkbp:tourism |
high
|
| gptkbp:tourism_impact |
expected to increase
|
| gptkbp:traffic_impact |
regional connectivity
expected to reduce travel time |
| gptkbp:traffic_impact_study |
conducted in 2020
|
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:bridge
|
| gptkbp:wing_configuration |
gptkb:Strait_of_Messina
|
| gptkbp:year |
2025
TBD not completed |