Transport Malta has apologised for the inconvenience caused to motorists who were stuck in traffic jams in Marsa this morning because of road works by a private contractor.

The contractor commenced scarifying works along December 13 Road at about 3am and he was meant to reopen the lanes to traffic between 7.15am and 9am. However the opening was delayed, causing delays for drivers in Marsa and beyond.

By 9am the traffic situation was back to normal after the contractor was ordered to reopen the lanes. The contractor was allowed to resume works at 10am.

The works are expected to be completed before 4 pm today and will not be carried out tomorrow as perviously advertised.

Transport Malta also apologised for delays caused in the Kirkop area.

"Transport Malta officials monitoring the area reported that unforeseen circumstances and a misunderstanding between a batching plant operator and a road contractor led to some traffic chaos. The situation returned to normal shortly after the intervention of the same transport officials," Transport Malta said.

Transport Malta also thanked the police for their work.

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