# Italian transport infrastructure developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-transport-infrastructure-developments > Updated: 2026-09-11T23:51:35.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 2. Major infrastructure developments are progressing in Italy, specifically regarding tramway expansions and railway upgrades. In Florence, construction for a new tram line to Bagno a Ripoli has entered a new phase in Piazza Beccaria. This phase involves significant traffic modifications and rerouting through Via Gramsci and Via Scialoja, expected to continue until October 15. In the Bologna-Castel Bolognese region, a project to quadruple the railway line is approaching a decisive stage. The plan involves a 39-kilometer double-track line intended to bolster the Adriatic corridor. While technical meetings have occurred at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, local coordination committees have criticized the timeline, claiming that opportunities for public input are being limited. Additionally, the Italian Union of the Blind and Visually Impaired has filed a formal complaint in Bologna regarding new urban infrastructure related to the tramway. The association raised safety concerns regarding new curbs protecting the tracks, citing issues such as “anomalous heights, unrounded edges, and a lack of tactile indicators” that have reportedly caused falls. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Italy infrastructure: Tramway works in Florence and railway projects in Bologna Italy sees major infrastructure shifts as Florence implements tramway construction changes, Bologna debates railway quadrupling, and accessibility concerns are raised regarding new tramway curbs. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-infrastructure-tramway-works-in-florence-and-railway-projects-in-bologna ### 2026-09-10: Italy local news: infrastructure, traffic, and environmental updates Multiple Italian municipalities report infrastructure updates, including the removal of pollution barriers in Milan's Naviglio Grande, the reopening of Assisi's Matteotti parking, and various road works. 23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/assisi-matteotti-parking-to-fully-reopen-after-fire-recovery --- Cite as: Italian transport infrastructure developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-transport-infrastructure-developments