The upcoming Messina Strait Bridge will cost €9 to €10 per car. Infrastructure Minister Matteo Salvini made the announcement, saying that construction will begin in the autumn of 2025. The toll, described as "controlled," includes savings for residents and commuters and attempts to be competitive with ferry prices, which can exceed €40 for a round trip. But is this truly a low price? Codacons found that the cost per kilometer—around €2.73—is far higher than the Italian motorway average (around €0.08/km) and even higher than the Channel Tunnel (€1.42/km). Comparisons with other European and global infrastructures show great variability: from the Mont Blanc Tunnel (over €55) to the Øresund Bridge between Denmark and Sweden (around €55), and U.S. bridges like the Golden Gate ($8.75 one way). Experts note that the toll is determined by a variety of criteria, including building costs, estimated traffic, and administration and maintenance systems. The government intends to market the bridge as a substantial, accessible, and reasonably priced project. However, the genuine comparison for many users will be with ferries: if the bridge can be more affordable, quicker, and more comfortable, then the €10 could be well worth it.