Portugal and Spain are side by side, but the lack of infrastructure in some cross-border areas increases the distance between the two countries. Reducing travel time from one side to the other is precisely the goal of an Iberian project that aims to build an international bridge over the Sever River, connecting Montalvão (in the municipality of Nisa) to Cedillo (in the Spanish province of Extremadura).
What will the future bridge look like?
According to the “20 minutos” portal, the impact of the future international bridge will “shorten” the distance between the two aforementioned cross-border locations by 85 km.
This is also good news for those who live in Lisbon and like to visit the Spanish capital, Madrid, frequently, as the new infrastructure will optimize travel logistics between the two cities.
In total, the project will be budgeted at more than €24 million, of which €5 million will be the responsibility of the Extremadura government and more than €19 million will be provided by the Nisa City Council.
What benefits will the project bring?
This is a project that has been desired for several years by the cross-border populations and will bring some long-term benefits, such as: improved connectivity between Montalvão (in the municipality of Nisa) and Cedillo (in the Spanish province of Extremadura); promotion of economic growth through trade and other exchanges; and a Madrid-Lisbon connection.
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