23/May/2018 at 15:19 Press Release 23 May 2018 - Road works in Triq Marina Tal-Pieta' Transport Malta will carry out asphalting works in Triq Marina Tal-Pieta`as from 20:00hrs this evening. The Authority had removed the old blocked culvert  that was causing flooding on this stretch of the road and installed a new one.   To reduce traffic inconvenience, between 20:00hrs and 23:00hrs, works will be carried out on one lane so that the road will remain accessible in both directions.  After 23:00hrs, at times, the road will not be accessible. The road will re-open early morning.   Transport Malta urges drivers to avoid the area during works, to follow temporary directionalsignsand  officials’ instructions on site and to drive carefully. Map link: http://bit.ly/2IElpxT Read more

18/May/2018 at 15:21 Press Release 18 May 2018 - Removal of the grounded vessel will commence on Monday    The operation to remove the grounded vessel Hephaestus from Qawra will commence on Monday, following the approval of the wreck-removal-plan and the granting of the environmental permit.  The work is expected to take around thirty five days.   The P&I Club as insurers had, on behalf of the owners of the vessel, issued a call for quotations to several potential contractors, to commission the removal. Local contractors Cassar Ship Repair (CSR) were awarded the contract.  CSR have started mobilising equipment and are undergoing the final preparations, before major works begin on Monday. The plan is to first mobilise and undergo a further in-depth risk assessment.  The contractor will then render the vessel safe for personnel to enter inside. Once inside, personnel will clean all the compartments and close off all the breaches in the hull.  With the help of specialised equipment, CSR will lift the vessel from the rocks and lower it back into the water. Once afloat, the wreck will be towed to the contractor’s ship repair facility in Marsa.  Transport Malta and ERA will be monitoring the operation throughout.     The vessel Hephaestus, a 60-metre tanker registered in Togo, had grounded in Qawra, during a storm on the 10th of February.  The crew returned to shore safely after abandoning the cargo-less vessel.   Transport Malta appeals to the general public to observe no entry restrictions in the area so as not to impede the works and in the interest of safety.               Read more

27/Apr/2018 at 14:29 Press Release 28 April 2018 - Tender for Valletta Terminus Canopy   Transport Malta published a tender for the construction of a canopy, at the recently extended Valletta Bus Terminus, to shelter bus passengers from the elements.   The canopy will be constructed on both sides of the ditch, covering all boarding bays, while the minimalist design will ensure the least visual impact on the historic bastions.  The canopy will also have minimalist lighting to complement the surroundings while providing adequate illumination for the safety of commuters.  Transport Malta made sure that the design of the structure protected the trees in the ditch, the canopy will be built around them so no tree will be removed or transplanted elsewhere.     The canopy will have a design serviceable life of fifty years and is designed to European standards, to withstand wind speeds of up to 37 metres per second.  A roof of glass reinforced plastic with UV resistant coating will cover the steel structure, ensuring passengers are protected both from direct sunlight and rain showers.     The canopy will be completely reversible, thus if the plans for the ditch change in the future, the canopy would be dismantled without causing any damage.  Transport Malta cooperated with the Planning Authority and Era to make sure there is minimum visual and environmental impact.     Read more

13/Apr/2018 at 16:10 Press Release 13 April 2018 - Completion of Triq l-Ewwel Titjira 1915 upgrade works   The upgrading of part of Triq l-Ewwel Titjira 1915, including the Kirkop tunnels, will be ready on Saturday after the final layer of asphalt of the new road surface is applied tonight.      During the last few days, these works were carried at night only, to avoid disrupting traffic flows along this major route to and from Żurrieq, Mqabba, Safi, Kirkop and Qrendi.   Tonight, between 20:00hrs and 05:00hrs, the last layer of asphalt will be applied to complete the resurfacing works.  In this regard, the same traffic management plan adopted during the last few days will remain in place until tomorrow morning. The road will remain open in both directions even whilst the road works are underway.   Drivers and other road users travelling in this area should follow the temporary lane diversion signs and the temporary reduced speed limits, as well as the instructions of the traffic management officials on site.  During the last few days, contractors removedthe existing road surface, between the roundabout next to the airport and the Kirkop tunnels, and replaced itwith the base layers of asphalt. The topmost layer of asphalt will be applied tonight.     Triq l-Ewwel Titjira 1915, forms part of the main road link towards Żurrieq, Mqabba, Safi, Kirkop and Qrendi.  These resurfacing works are another phase in the ongoing project to improve the quality and safety of one of the main links between the central part of Malta, in Ħamrun and Qormi, towards this southern part of the Island, which includes several localities as well as strategic sites such as the Malta International Airport. During the last few months, the Authority has redesigned and optimised several roundabouts along this route, developed additional lanes and resurfaced many of the roads used by thousands of commuters travelling in this direction. At the moment, contractors are also rebuilding the roundabout next to the St Vincent de Paule Residence, before commencing the rebuilding of the road connected to it. This arterial Road, Triq Hal Luqa, will be redesigned to be widened with additional lanes.  Transport Malta would like to thank the public for its cooperation in its ongoing effort to improve the quality of the Maltese road network.       Map Link http://bit.ly/2HlB2GG Read more

26/Mar/2018 at 16:13 Press Release 26 March 2018 - Road resurfacing in Vjal l-Indipendenza Mosta     Transport Malta will be resurfacing Vjal L-Indipendenza Mosta as from this evening until Wednesday 28 March 2018, between 20:00hrs and 05:00hrs.   Works will be carried out in phases.Personnel will scarify the road to remove the old surfaceand  then apply layers of asphalt. The road will not be accessible to traffic and public transport during works.    Traffic coming from Ħal Lija will be diverted onto Triq Pantar and Triq id-Durumblat whilst traffic from Imġarr will pass through Mosta Square.   Transport Malta encourages drivers to seek alternative routes and to follow instructions by officials on site. The Authority urges drivers to drive carefully for their safety and the safety of the workers on site.     END   Read more

20/Mar/2018 at 13:00 Press Release 20 March 2018 - University tunnel reopens tomorrow The University Tunnel, a route for the sports complex and Imsida, will reopen tomorrow morning.   For the past weeks, the tunnel was not accessible because of ongoing works. Transport Malta chose to rebuild the University Tunnel, during the works for the Kappara Project.  The tunnel was not part of the project however the Authority opted to rebuild it to avoid that Triq Mikiel Anton Vassalli is dug up for future maintenance of the tunnel.     Transport Malta built a wider and safer tunnel which is better suited for today’s University needs.  The tunnel was completed with the works for the Kappara Project.  The University of Malta then asked Transport Malta to also widen the road that leads to the tunnel.  Thus, the Authority started widening this road immediately.   The works are now completed.  The students, and those who visit the University, can start using the new road and tunnel to go from University towards Imsida and the other way round, from tomorrow. Read more