Update: The Police, in a statement this morning, are urging motorists to avoid the area starting from Xemxija (by Beach Haven) through St Paul’s Bypass followed by the roundabout know as tal-Erba Mwiezeb and Telgha T’Alla u Ommu including the surrounding areas.

“The Traffic Police are doing their utmost, but we also need you co-operation. This is due to roadworks along the Coast Road.”

With motorists reporting that they have been stuck in traffic this morning for well over an hour, the Police said that “those in the area who are at a stand still, we ask you to keep calm.”

The Coast Road between Bahar ic-Caghaq and Triq Martin Luther King, is closed for traffic till Friday, the 31st of July at 5.00am.

Transport Malta has said today that it regrets the inconvenience caused with the closure of the Coast Road. “The issues this morning highlight the importance of the Coast Road and hence our commitment to upgrade it.”

“This part of the Coast Road had to be closed completely. This road closure will improve the deadline by around three weeks and will avoid future total closures in more critical times.”

Transport Malta said that two layers of asphalt, 120mm in all, are being applied to the highest European standard. Traffic cannot pass on the binder course. Works and asphalting continued during the night yesterday.

Transport Malta again urged drivers to avoid the area and use alternative routes, through Mgarr Bypass, Mosta and Birkirkara.

“Transport Malta is vigilant on the working contractors, who are collaborating fully. Works are on schedule and the road will be open again on Friday morning,” it said.

 

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