Italy's government has pledged to reopen rail and motorway links along a key north-south transport corridor following a major landslide in Petacciato. The government declared a state of emergency and pledged $11.68 million towards transport restoration efforts. The landslide, triggered by heavy rains, cut rail and road links along the Adriatic coast and led to the temporary closure of the A14 motorway and the rail line linking Bologna in the north to Taranto. Infrastructure Minister Matteo Salvini said that the partial reopening of motorway traffic and the expected resumption of rail services were signs of progress. The main road will remain closed due to a collapsed bridge reconstruction, potentially impacting the tourist season in the nearby coastal area.