AS ROMA NEWS – Despite the arrival of April, archaeological excavations for Roma’s new stadium at Pietralata remain at a standstill. After an initial green light obtained in recent days, new bureaucratic delays have further delayed the start of operations. At the center of the issue is an environmental investigation into the possible presence of a wooded area of about two hectares, which is preventing the club from proceeding with drilling until the verifications are completed.
The matter became complicated on March 7, when Roma submitted a formal request for permission to cut down trees and shrubs, necessary for the conduct of archaeological investigations. The Campidoglio’s response, however, is a compromise: green light for excavations, but only in areas without tree elements. In fact, a permit that prevents proceeding in most of the affected land.
Making the situation even more intricate is a document dated March 19, in which the municipality states that excavations can only begin after the conclusion of the reconnaissance to determine whether the area is actually an urban forest. This information contradicts what has been claimed for a year by the same institutions, which had always ruled out the presence of a wooded area in Pietralata.
Despite these obstacles, yesterday evening AS Roma and Roma Capitale issued a joint note to clarify the situation: “With reference to the planned restart of the archaeological investigations preparatory to the construction of the Stadium, Roma Capitale and A.S. Roma announce that a joint definition of the planning of the operations to be implemented starting from the next few days is underway, therefore without any kind of delay with respect to what was announced, with the constant support of a team of archaeologists and agronomic technicians in strict compliance with the regulations in force.”
