Italy bridge demolition contract faces challenge

One of the contractors working on the demolition of the Morandi Bridge in the city of Genoa in Italy is facing a serious legal issue. The firm, Tecnodem, has been hit by an anti-Mafia ruling. This has come into effect due to alleged links between a senior employee and the Camorra groups. The authorities in Genoa have been carrying out background checks on the numerous companies and employees working on the Morandi Bridge demolition works.
May 17, 2019 Read time: 1 min

One of the contractors working on the demolition of the Morandi Bridge in the city of Genoa in Italy is facing a serious legal issue. The firm, Tecnodem, has been hit by an anti-Mafia ruling. This has come into effect due to alleged links between a senior employee and the Camorra groups. The authorities in Genoa have been carrying out background checks on the numerous companies and employees working on the Morandi Bridge demolition works.

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