Successes in the process of final approval of the new Roma stadium project in the Pietralata district are interspersed with setbacks. As reported by Alessio Di Francesco from Radio Roma Sound, another hearing will soon take place in the Regional Administrative Court (TAR).

Back to geological surveys

The municipality won the appeal case from some residents, and after halting construction in mid-April, earthworks resumed on July 4. These complaints were related to the issue of bird nesting, which could be disrupted by the works or potential tree cutting.

Technicians appointed by the club to conduct geological surveys have resumed drilling in the Pietralata area, which will continue until July 13, at least in the vicinity of the Sandro Pertini hospital, where one of the parking lots is planned to be built according to the project.

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Residents have more petitions in store

Meanwhile, more cases related to the construction have been filed in court. This time, some residents are appealing for the recognition of ownership of certain lands after more than 20 years of possession under so-called adverse possession. One of these appeals has already been reviewed. The judge, finding the appellants' testimonies insignificant, rejected the hypothesis that the lands expropriated by the municipality could be subjected to adverse possession.

However, the residents are not giving up and have filed petitions with the TAR. Specifically, two residents who received final eviction orders did so. A decision in this matter will be made on August 1.

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Will they make it by 2027?

The project for the new AS Roma stadium envisions a capacity of about 65,000 spectators. If everything goes according to plan, the facility will be ready for use in 2027, on the club's 100th anniversary.

An undertaking of this magnitude requires an investment of over €500 million. We will probably have to wait a little longer before we see the final project. But there's no need to worry, admitted Rome's mayor, Massimiliano Umberti, a few months ago in an interview with TRS.