Tivoli bans hunting on historic road; Rome restores ancient bridge walkway

In Tivoli, Mayor Marco Innocenzi has issued an urgent ordinance banning hunting on the Strada di Pomata until 2027. The measure aims to protect public safety due to the presence of residents, hikers, cyclists, and tourists in an area rich with Roman ruins and ancient aqueducts.

The ban follows a request from the Agricustodi di Pomata association, which noted that hunters have failed to respect minimum safety distances from buildings and roads. The area is highly frequented for sports and tourism, and the association argued that the landscape's historical and natural characteristics make safe hunting impossible with current regulations.

Meanwhile, in Rome, restoration work has been completed on the Ponte Nomentano. The project involved replacing a deteriorated ten-meter wooden pedestrian walkway that connects the two masonry towers of the ancient structure.

Funded by a 40,000 euro investment from the Rome Capitale Department of Infrastructure and Public Works, the new walkway maintains the original geometry and dimensions to preserve the monument's historical character. Technical improvements were made to the slope and water drainage to protect the wood from moisture and future decay.