Works on the rebuilding of several major roads will start at the end of the month  at part of the TEN-T Trans-European Transport Network.

Transport Malta said the roads are Council of Europe and Garibaldi Streets in Luqa, which have a length of 2.2km, Flagstone Wharf and Triq l-Ghassara tal-Gheneb in Marsa (1.3km), Marfa Road from Mellieha to Cirkewwa (2.6km) and Mgarr Road, Gozo, between Xewkija and Victoria (3km).

In all cases, diversionary routes have already been planned, including arrangements for the bus service made with Arriva.

The works on Council of Europe and Garibaldi streets are projected to cost €10m and will be completed in a year.

The roads in Marsa are budgeted to cost €7.5m. They will provide easier access from the Menqa area to the sea passenger terminal and Valletta Waterfront. The work will be completed in under a year.

The rebuilding of Marfa Road will cost €10.7m. The road works in Gozo will take 14 months and cost €12m.

85% of the cost of the projects will be forked out by the EU.

TM deputy chairman Jonathan Vella said the projects will include new utility services and boundary walls, landscaping, street furniture and safety features.

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