Nationalist MP Alex Borg shared on social media a couple of photos of traffic in the Mellieha area, caused primarily by the ongoing road works.
‘Work needs to happen and a temporary inconvenience is to be expected’ he wrote. ‘But this exaggerated waiting time, as is the case here, is a massive detriment to anyone crossing the channel.’
‘Apart from the current delay, the current situation is giving us an indication as to how the traffic will be working when the project is finished. It is clear that one lane has increased the traffic.’
He also highlighted how the risks of accidents are increased when vehicles reverse out of the carriageway. ‘What will happen when an ambulance has to drive to Mater Dei from Gozo as often happens?’
‘It is clear that this project was planned wrong and without proper consultation. This will lead to a negative impact when it comes to accessibility to Gozo.’
‘As a member of the Nationalist Party I will make sure to explore all the options to quicken this inconvenience which has been created’ he finished.
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