Rome's Mayor Roberto Gualtieri said on Radio Radio that the bureaucratic process for AS Roma's new stadium has concluded and construction will begin in 2027. The technical project has been approved, Roma Capitale can proceed with the tender, and the executive project will follow. Construction is expected to take two and a half years, with the stadium potentially ready by the second half of 2029.
Gualtieri described the approval as historic for its speed and called the new ground one of the world's most beautiful stadiums. The structure will be relatively small in capacity but with extraordinary sightlines from every seat. Acoustic specifications will include a bowl effect to keep noise loud inside but inaudible outside the stadium — a specific request from the city. The Pietralata area will undergo broader regeneration with extensive green space for citizens, to be maintained by Roma. Transport planning included dedicated access for the nearby hospital and prevention of traffic gridlock, with heavy reliance on the metro line stopping at the stadium entrance.
Gualtieri said: "There's been a great investment, it will be one of the most beautiful stadiums in the world. The visibility will be extraordinary, the stadium in terms of size is relatively small and from anywhere you can see it extraordinarily. At the same time there will be a broader regeneration of the area. Many hectares of green space for citizens and maintenance will be Roma's responsibility. The Pietralata area will become a jewel." He added: "Dan Friedkin from the beginning wanted a stadium unique in its kind and not a facility you can find anywhere. The president wanted to hear my opinion too. There's a lot of satisfaction, after so much bluffing and so much sun (laughs) the stadium will be built."
Gualtieri denied ever fearing the stadium would not be realised, noting the area previously contained illegal buildings and serious neglect. He said the city remained confident throughout the process, adding that challenges through legal appeals were routine but that justice ultimately recognised the truth.
Testo Originale / Source Text
“Il Sindaco di Roma Roberto Gualtieri ha rilasciato un'intervista ai microfoni di Radio Radio. Il primo cittadino ha espresso la sua felicità per il prossimo stadio della Roma. Queste le sue parole:
L’iter burocratico per lo stadio si è concluso. Qual è la situazione? “C'è stato un passaggio che ho…”
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