Hundreds protest Garibaldi bridge project in Senigallia, demand halt to construction

Hundreds gathered in Senigallia on Saturday to protest the new Garibaldi bridge project, demanding an immediate halt to construction and the cancellation of the plan. The sit-in, organized by Italia Nostra, GSA, and Confluenze, opposes the project by the Region, Comune, and Extraordinary Commissioner, which critics say harms the historic center and traffic. The Soprintendenza's revision requests have been ignored, and center-left politicians joined the protest. Opposition leaders urged stopping work beyond the October 15, 2026 suspension hearing, awaiting the full merits judgment. They argued the historic city is a collective monumental asset, with Avs stating urban solutions must come through dialogue, not barriers.