The mayor of Alcoutim has welcomed news of a proposal to build a bridge across the Guadiana river.
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The long-standing project, which is supported by recovery and development funds and proposed by Lisbon, will see the Algarve town connected with Spain via a bridge that will also allow for pedestrians along with vehicle traffic.
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