The transport watchdog is sticking to its guns over the controversial new traffic arrangements in Qormi, saying preliminary studies show delays were significantly reduced and road safety improved.
According to a Transport Malta report tabled in Parliament on Tuesday, the new traffic system was the best possible option, even better than a flyover.
Earlier this month, access to the lower part of Mdina Road, leading to Marsa, for all traffic coming from Żebbuġ and Luqa, was closed.
As a result, motorists approaching the Qormi roundabout from Luqa or Żebbuġ now have to take Manuel Dimech Road and use the next busy roundabout just up from Pavi Supermarket.
They then have to switch lanes and double back down Manuel Dimech Road towards the Qormi roundabout again before taking the first exit towards Marsa.
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