Italian towns roll out road closures, bridge works and heat‑wave assistance

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Several Italian municipalities announced infrastructure works and public‑service measures affecting traffic and residents in late June 2026. In Crema (Lombardy), the closure of the via Cadorna bridge forced drivers onto alternative routes and, despite the congestion, the council continued asphalt works on via Viviani and surrounding streets, prompting complaints from local officials. Falconara (Marche) activated an emergency home‑shopping service for seniors and vulnerable people during an abnormal heat wave, while the municipal library opened air‑conditioned rooms for the public. Sarzana (Liguria) shortened office hours from late June to the end of August to protect staff from the same heat spell. Trento (Trentino‑Alto Adige) began phase 2 of a sewer‑network renovation on via Cervara, closing the street until early September and rerouting traffic and bus lines. The province also scheduled six half‑day closures of the “ponte dell’Amicizia” between Altavalle and Segonzano in late June and July for structural repairs. Chioggia (Veneto) revised the operating timetable of the San Domenico swing bridge, suspending the 14:00 opening and shifting the morning opening to 09:00, with an exception on Thursdays. Bologna (Emilia‑Romagna) started a major resurfacing and cycle‑lane project on via Massarenti, imposing one‑way traffic, parking bans and temporary bus‑stop changes from late June through early September. Rieti (Lazio) reopened the first lane of the Ponte Cavallotti for vehicular traffic toward Porta d’Arce after extensive structural work, including replacement of water mains and installation of new steel decking. Spoleto (Umbria) launched a €915,000 road‑renovation scheme on via dei Filosofi, Largo dei Tigli and via del Tessinello, scheduled to finish by the end of 2026. Modena (Emilia‑Romagna) closed the Nuova Estense underpass for a month starting 27 June to allow installation of a tunnel box for the Complanarina project, affecting traffic and public‑transport routes.