Matteo Salvini allocates 300 million euros to Veneto for Olympic road works

Italy's Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, led by Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini, has released 304 million euros to finalize key road projects in the Veneto region, essential for the upcoming Olympic Games. This funding addresses the remaining financial needs for critical infrastructure in Cortina d'Ampezzo and Longarone.

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Salvini has expressly requested the completion of three projects in Veneto with an allocation of 304 million euros for a total value of the works exceeding 985 million.

The allocated funds will specifically complete two major road variants. These include the "South access spur" for Cortina and the highly debated "super tunnel" and protective works for the SS51 highway north of Cortina. Additionally, 43 million euros are earmarked for the final phase of the Longarone variant, a crucial piece of infrastructure for which the bidding process has already begun.

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304 million to finance road and railway works in Veneto. This is the investment amount that the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, drawing from the investment fund of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, has allocated.

Regional governor Alberto Stefani welcomed the announcement, stating that the investment will have "positive repercussions also in terms of induced activity." While infrastructure experts might question the prioritization given other ongoing needs, the Veneto region is set to benefit from these completed projects, which Salvini noted will serve citizens long after the Olympics conclude.

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Salvini expresses satisfaction and reiterates how the Olympics, besides being a globally recognized success, will leave behind works and structures for all citizens.