Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story:Government approval on the Strait of Messina Bridge pushes forward the construction of what would become the world’s longest suspension bridge. The full length of the bridge will be 2.2 miles, two miles of which will be suspended. Assuming the project gets completed, the bridge will easily best the world’s current longest suspension bridge: the 6,637-foot-long 1915 Canakkale Bridge in Turkey, which was built in 2023. Related Story How Engineers Build the World's Longest BridgesThis bridge (in some form or another) has been discussed in earnest for decades as a tangible construction venture with modern building practices and technologies. Full construction is expected to begin in 2026, and the bridge is projected to open in 2033.