Coast Road project enters final phase

Remaining works include excavation, the drilling of a number of piles, the laying of concrete and the formation of foundation and slabs.

Transport Malta received the approval of the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage on the method of construction of the road next to the Salina Salt pans, following a number of changes due to various archeological findings.

A contingency plan is also in place in case of further discoveries.

This means that works at the Coast Road project can proceed to the final phases.

Remaining works include excavation, the drilling of a number of piles, the laying of concrete and the formation of foundation and slabs.  This will be followed by the formation of the road and asphalting.   

 Due to the nature of the remaining works, space restrictions and in the interest of worker’s safety, it will not be possible for cars to drive south through a small stretch of this road. Southbound drivers will instead be diverted around the area through the t’Alla u Ommu road and then into Maghtab to join the nearly completed part of the Coast Road. The south bound traffic will now be using the same route which has been used by the northbound traffic for some time.

The diversion is scheduled to come into place on Thursday 3rd September at around noon. The prescribed diversion is the best alternative to avoid potential congestion in the Naxxar and Iklin intersections for those travelling south beyond these 2 villages.

“Transport Malta would like to appeal once again for motorists to follow the signs vigilantly, use the southbound Coast Road through the Magħtab access road and to drive safely. This includes keeping to the national and local speed limits, no overtaking as well as showing courtesy to all the other road users.”