ANAS and Rome sign a deal: new bridge, green park and urban regeneration project to link EUR and Fiumicino
€300 million to reshape Rome’s future along the Tiber
With an investment of €300 million, ANAS and Rome Capital have greenlit one of the city’s most ambitious infrastructure projects: the construction of the Ponte dei Congressi. The Board of Directors of ANAS, a company of the FS Group, has approved the agreement that officially launches the operation. But this project goes far beyond a bridge—it’s an integrated urban transformation plan from Fiumicino Highway to the EUR district, including the Tiber riverbanks and the revamping of the Magliana Bridge.
Roads, bikes, and green spaces: what the plan includes
The new road layout planned at the Ponte dei Congressi will be supported by a completely restructured lateral road system. But it’s not just about cars: the plan includes bike and pedestrian paths, as well as the creation of the Tiber River Park, an urban green space meant to reconnect residents with the river in a sustainable way.
The result? A visionary project merging mobility and ecology in a unified vision of modern urban planning.
Urban revival: Magliana Bridge and the Tiber embankments
The plan also calls for upgrading the Magliana Bridge, which has long been subject to criticism for its outdated condition. At the same time, the Tiber riverbanks—from the existing bridge to the future Ponte dei Congressi—will be transformed into safe, accessible, and vibrant areas.
This means a revolution in mobility and livability for the thousands of people who use this crucial part of the city daily.
A bridge between infrastructure and nature
Under the framework set by the DPCM of 11 June 2024, the project—now updated and approved by the ANAS Board—is ready to begin. The Ponte dei Congressi will be much more than a solution to traffic congestion: it will stand as a symbol of environmental and urban regeneration.
An example of how modern cities can move people and reshape landscapes.
FAQ about the Ponte dei Congressi
1. What is the Ponte dei Congressi?
It’s a new bridge that will connect the Fiumicino highway to the EUR district in Rome.
2. Who is behind the project?
The operation is managed by ANAS in agreement with Rome Capital.
3. What’s the cost?
The planned investment is about €300 million.
4. What else is included in the project?
New roads, bike paths, a river park and the renovation of the Tiber riverbanks.
5. Is the Magliana Bridge part of the plan?
Yes, it will be modernized as part of the redevelopment.
6. Is the project approved?
Yes, ANAS’s Board of Directors has given the final go-ahead.
7. When do the works begin?
Soon, as activities defined in the agreement are launched.
8. Is there an environmental impact?
Yes, but it’s positive: the project will enhance and protect the Tiber area.
9. Is the bridge only for cars?
No, it includes pedestrian and bike-friendly features.
10. What’s the main goal?
To improve connectivity and regenerate a key area of Rome.
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