In Italy, on 28.04.2015, the new link between Milan Western By-Pass Road A50 and the A8 motorway opened. The design is part of the complex set of upgrading and territorial innovation actions promoted for Expo 2015.

The main works in the project are the 1,040 m-long artificial tunnel passing under the area of the Integrated Intervention Plan in Cascina Merlata and the viaduct originating south of the intersected railway line and ending at the A8 motorway. Built using 'Milan type' excavation techniques which minimize both construction time and the impact on the area during the works, the project also benefitted from the 'white tank' method of waterproof concrete production. Visit http://www.expo2015.regione.lombardia.it. 18/15.