Was a survey among drivers who pass through Attard, especially during the rush hour, carried out before the plans for the proposed bypass were drawn up? If it was, I never noticed.

I suspect that part of the problem started some years ago as a result of both actions and inactions.

Some years back, if you wanted to go from Ta’ Qali to Naxxar or Birkirkara you would drive down the side of where Pama now stands, turn left to the Mosta roundabout and double back. The tail-back from that corner would stretch to Pama’s side exit. Traffic lights were installed at the (Pama) corner to allow buses to turn right. This facility was then made available to all motorists. Then roads were dug up and the lights ceased to operate and no right turns were possible. Instead of resuming the old routine of doubling back at the Mosta roundabout, drivers sought alternative routes: Attard, Balzan, Lija.

Though works near Kind’s roundabout were completed some time ago, the traffic lights have not been re-activated. Why?

Another, more frustrating, problem arises when motorists coming from Żebbuġ get to Attard with the intention of doubling back at the traffic lights to go into Attard or towards Mrieħel. Turning left into the inner lane of the Rabat road, many drivers wait till the last moment to go towards the traffic lights, forming a second, inner lane. If two or more drivers do this they block the inner lane that leads to Rabat.

As possible solutions, how about reactivating the lights at the corner of Pama to reduce the number of vehicles now going through the Three Villages? Also, vehicles coming from Żebbuġ can be provided with a link to the Rabat road at, say, the traffic lights behind the Corinthia Hotel. A new exit from the Żebbuġ arch roundabout suggests itself. Motorists also wonder why is paint of such pathetic quality used for road markings? Traffic signs are often no better.

Also, could someone explain to Transport Malta the difference between ‘turn left’ and ‘keep left’? In Attard, there are signs inviting people to drive past the side of the sign – straight into a wall.

Why are there no signs informing drivers they are in a one-way street (arrow pointing upwards)?

Transport Malta has expanded a lot in recent years: new premises with furniture and equipment at goodness knows what cost. Now, how about living up to it?