The long-planned 10,800-ft-long bridge would connect Sicily to mainland Italy.

At more than 10,800 ft, the suspension bridge’s main span would be longer than that of the 1915 Çanakkale Bridge.

The breakwater will be one of the world's largest with depths of up to 164 ft.

Italy, Austria and Spanish firms will build 13-km section, including at least 3.2 km of tunnel near historic England site.