In an urgent response to structural concerns, an emergency intervention was executed on a bridge in Swieqi, following a partial collapse earlier today. Infrastructure Malta issued a statement detailing the situation in St. Julian’s, revealing that during scheduled maintenance on Triq Mikiel Anton Vassalli, a significant crack was discovered in the concrete underpass connecting Triq is-Swieqi to Triq Santu Wistin. The damage caused a section of the concrete to detach and fall.
The immediate response involved closing the bridge and deploying workers under professional supervision to safely remove any loose concrete sections. The bridge was reopened a few hours later after an architect certified it as safe for public use.
Earlier today, PN local council candidate Jordan Galea Pace highlighted the issue on Instagram, sharing photos of the partially collapsed bridge and calling for immediate intervention to ensure public safety. Galea Pace’s post raised awareness and prompted a quick response from local authorities.
This incident underscores the importance of regular maintenance and prompt action to address infrastructure issues. The community’s safety remains a top priority, and Infrastructure Malta’s rapid response ensured that the bridge was made secure without significant disruption to traffic.
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