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Works start on Renzo Piano’s new bridge in Genoa, which will replace the collapsed bridge

cde.news desk · 1 min read
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epa07622359 A general view of preliminary operations for the demolition of the first buildings in Via Porro, which are located under the remains of the former Morandi viaduct, in Genoa, northern Italy, 03 June 2019. The new viaduct replacing the Morandi bridge is expected to be completed by 2020. The Morandi bridge partially collapsed on 14 August 2018, killing 43 people. EPA-EFE/LUCA ZENNARO

Work began on a new road bridge in Genoa. The bridge will be replacing the one that collapsed in August 2018, which saw the death of 43 people.

On Tuesday the first dollop of cement was poured into the foundation of the new structure.

The ship-shaped bridge was designed by architect Renzo Piano and was donated as a gift to his native city.

The state-controlled shipbuilding giant Fincantieri is the lead player in the construction of the new bridge, even though infrastructure is not its normal field.

Transport Minister Danilo Toninelli had the honour of pressing the button top start the pour. It will take several hours to lay the first foundation for the first pillar of the new futuristic structure.

Toninelli said “we have pledged some one billion euros for Genoa”.

Via ANSA    

Topics BridgeGenoaItalyRenzo Piano

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