Italian motorway investments to reach near US$50bn

Italy's motorway infrastructure is expected to receive US$ 49.95billion (€40bn) of new investment. The entirely private company backed investment will be financed by tolls. In the first four months of 2012, around US$873.8million (€700million) was invested in Italy's motorway infrastructure.
July 3, 2012 Read time: 1 min

Italy's motorway infrastructure is expected to receive US$ 49.95billion (€40bn) of new investment.

The entirely private company backed investment will be financed by tolls. In the first four months of 2012, around US$873.8million (€700million) was invested in Italy's motorway infrastructure.

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