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Maiori-Minori tunnel project dispute

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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.

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