A new lane extending from the Armier roundabout to the Ċirkewwa Terminal is set to enhance infrastructure, particularly for Gozitans and Maltese travelers. This expansion aims to streamline ferry arrivals at the terminal before the forthcoming summer season.

Transport, Infrastructure, and Public Works Minister Chris Bonett, along with Infrastructure Malta’s technical experts, collaborated on a plan to divide traffic heading to Gozo into two lanes instead of one along the route from Armier to Ċirkewwa.

With a €7 million investment, this project spans a two-and-a-half-kilometer stretch. Initial work will begin from the Marfa roundabout toward Ċirkewwa. Minister Bonett emphasized that this initiative will mitigate traffic congestion, thereby improving overall traffic flow in the area, ensuring smoother journeys for travelers to Gozo.

This project marks the commencement of a series of planned initiatives aimed at alleviating traffic congestion in key areas across the country. 

Infrastructure Malta officials detailed that the project will be implemented in phases, with the initial phase focusing on the stretch from the Marfa roundabout to the Police Bay/Ċirkewwa Terminal. Structural enhancements will be made, including replacing steel structures with certified concrete ones to maximize safety and space utilization. Additionally, damage to the bridge leading to Nofs in-Nhar Bay will be addressed.

The existing cycling infrastructure from the Marfa roundabout to Ċirkewwa will be retained and improved in certain areas, with alternative routes provided for cyclists from Msida Road to Ċirkewwa. 

Precautions will be taken to ensure smooth access to surrounding areas and prevent disruptions to public transport and emergency services.

Minister Bonett underscored the government’s commitment to investing in transportation infrastructure to advance quality and efficiency, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for Maltese families.

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