Transport Malta indicated today that a gaping pothole in Mdina Road, Attard, is the result of shoddy workmanship by a contractor.

It said he had received numerous reports about the pothole.

"The works carried out by the contractor breached various permit conditions" TM said, adding that it has  to date already issued various notifications and penalties.

It has also asked for the condition of the road to be rectified.

TM urged all drivers to drive carefully and slowly along that stretch of road.

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