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Maiori-Minori tunnel project dispute

Overview

The Maiori-Minori tunnel project on the SS 163 highway has become a point of contention between national infrastructure authorities and local government. Initially, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport announced plans to form a technical committee involving Anas, the Campania Region, and local municipalities. This committee was intended to address mobility issues on the Amalfi Coast and clarify the status of the tunnel project, which is in an advanced design stage but awaits environmental and administrative authorizations. The initiative is part of a broader safety and maintenance program for the SS 163 highway. However, the Municipality of Maiori has formally expressed opposition to the ANAS NA286 tunnel variant. While the local administration supports the general goal of improving mobility and safety, it rejects the current design due to concerns regarding the geological fragility of the area. Specifically, officials cited the karst nature of the Torre Mezzacapo promontory and the Annunziata Cave, requesting more documentation on how the project might interfere with underground cavities. Political scrutiny has since escalated to the regional level. Roberto Celano, a regional councilor for Forza Italia, has called for a ‘Question Time’ session at the Campania Regional Council on October 7 to address the project. Celano highlighted the environmental, geological, and economic impacts on the Amalfi Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage site. He has urged the regional administration to clarify its position and suggested exploring alternative mobility solutions, such as slope stabilization, road adjustments, or reviving previous projects like the Minori-Ravello cable car. As the bureaucratic process nears its conclusion, the project faces potential cancellation. Speculation has emerged regarding the future of the multi-million euro funds originally allocated for the infrastructure.

Entities

Anas · Regione Campania · Maiori-Minori Tunnel Project · Roberto Celano · Comune di Maiori

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Maiori-Minori Tunnel project faces potential cancellation

    The Maiori-Minori Tunnel project faces potential cancellation, sparking debate over whether its significant funding can be redirected to regional safety and mobility or must remain for large-scale works.

  2. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Campania Councilor challenges SS 163 Amalfi Coast tunnel project

    Campania regional councilor Roberto Celano has requested a formal inquiry into the controversial SS 163 tunnel project between Maiori and Minori to address environmental and economic concerns.

  3. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Maiori opposes ANAS tunnel project on SS 163

    The Municipality of Maiori has rejected the ANAS proposal for a tunnel on the SS 163 between Minori and Maiori, citing concerns over geological fragility and karst systems.

  4. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Maiori-Minori tunnel project to undergo technical review

    Italy's Mit Undersecretary Tullio Ferrante is initiating a technical committee with Anas and the Campania Region to advance the Maiori-Minori tunnel project and improve Amalfi Coast mobility.

Sources

ameve.eu · chiaroquotidiano.it · dentrosalerno.it · gazzettadisalerno.it · holidaycoast.it · ilgiornaledisalerno.it · ilnuovoonline.it · ilriformista.it · m.cronachepicene.it · news-town.it · positanonews.it · qds.it · tempostretto.it · umbriajournal.com · vivereancona.it

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