Traffic experts have slammed the permanent closure of the lower part of Mdina Road in Qormi to traffic heading towards Marsa from the north.
The decision, which was taken recently, has led to numerous complaints from motorists who have ended up gridlocked during rush hour.
Motorists coming onto the Qormi roundabout from Luqa or Żebbuġ now have to take Manuel Dimech Road and enter the next busy roundabout just up from Pavi Supermarket.
From there they have to switch lanes and double back down Manuel Dimech Road towards the Qormi roundabout again before taking the first exit that heads towards Marsa.
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