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Passerella ciclopedonale Maccastorna–Crotta d'Adda (Ciclovia VENTO) (2026)

Italy · Construction stage · New pedestrian and cycle footbridge built in segments over the Adda alongside the SP196 road bridge; about €4 million; length and span layout not reported

The footbridge was close to acceptance testing, and a final concrete pour had been placed in the days before.…

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