Unauthorised roadworks stopped

The Malta Transport Authority yesterday stopped a contractor from carrying out works on December 13 Road, in Marsa after it was found that the works were not authorised.

The authority said it had sent its officials to look into the matter after traffic delays were reported on the road during peak hour traffic early in the morning.

It said its policy on the issue of permits for works in strategic arterial and distributor roads was aimed at making sure that the traffic flow during peak hours was not disrupted.

The standard conditions of a permit stipulate that such works are to be carried out during off-peak daytime hours and, in more critical locations, the authority may require that such works be carried out during the night (between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.). This was also in the interest of road safety.

Any major disruptions to traffic flow may be reported to the ADT on freephone 8007 2393.