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Italy· PalermoSerious Maintenance and Safety Issues on Sicilian Highways A20 and A18
Inspections by the Ministry of Transport revealed serious maintenance deficiencies and safety problems on Sicily's A20 Palermo-Messina and A18 Messina-Catania highways, leading to a proposed 60 km/h speed limit.
Background
Italy's infrastructure, particularly in the south, has faced long-standing challenges with maintenance and safety. This situation often involves regional authorities and national ministries, impacting daily life and economic activity.
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Severe Maintenance and Safety Issues on Sicilian Highways A20 and A18
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The geobit details the findings of ministerial inspections, highlighting non-compliant guardrails, poorly lit tunnels, and deteriorated viaducts on Sicilian highways.
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