The planned Messina Bridge is once again stirring tensions, promises, and criticism in Italy. Designed to link Sicily to the mainland, the project sparks debates over costs, environmental risks, and social impact. Supporters see it as an engineering milestone and a symbol of national unity. Critics argue it is an overly ambitious dream with an exorbitant price tag. France24 N. Mendoza, T. Marro and C. Davan Wetton report.