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A New Crossing for Florence: Arno Bridge Opens After Half a Century

The new bridge links Bellariva and Albereta, improves cross-river connections and is dedicated to Georgofili victims Nadia and Caterina Nencioni.

Pressure drops and possible water cuts are expected from late Friday, May 15, to Sunday, May 17, 2026.

The €350,000 project strengthens flood protection in the Oltrarno area and opens the way for new public and cultural developments along the river.

The disruption will also affect services on Monday 13 April, when fewer trains than usual are expected to run.

The name received the most votes in a public online poll launched by the city’s mayor.

The structure linked to the tramway project was positioned on Friday morning. A social media poll to choose the name.

Construction had been halted in December after the discovery of well-preserved medieval city walls beneath the square.

The shutdown is scheduled from 3 p.m. on Saturday 24 January to 3 p.m. on Sunday 25 January.

Ridership rose by more than 15% year on year, driven largely by the extension of the airport line into the historic centre.

A planned rail interruption will force high-speed trains to bypass Florence’s main station on 24–25 January.