Dock 7 closed from 8th July

The construction of the Mediterranean Maritime Hub enters a new phase.  Vehicle access through Dock number 7 will be closed on 8th July after 19:00. 

Months ago,the road going through the dock was not being used and was turned into a passage way to alleviate traffic in the area.  The access road will now be within a construction site.  It will not be safe enough for vehicles to go through.  Transport Malta implemented a tidal lane system in Paola so vehicles that used to go through Dock 7 will have another lane available in peak hours.  

The Mediterranean Maritime Hub will be a maritime service centre for oil rigs and a learning institute.  The €55 million investment is an opportunity for Malta to become a point of reference in the gas and oil industries within the Mediterranean and beyond.

What is a tidal lane?

Transport Malta installed a tidal lane system in Sir Paul Boffa Avenue in Paola and is currently testing it.  

 The tidal lane is a system that changes the direction of traffic in one lane to maximise the capacity of the road.  The tidal lane in Paola is a first for Malta.

Sir Paul Boffa Avenue is a four-lane road. Such a road is usually split into two carriageways, two lanes northbound and two southbound.  With the tidal lane, one lane allows traffic from one direction during the morning and from the other throughout the evening.  Retractable bollards will control the direction of the lane from both sides.  A set of bollards will be lowered and another raised guiding vehicles to access the lane from one direction or the other.  

 Transport Malta implemented a number of measures to make the transition safe.  Fixed bollards delineate the transitional lane so vehicles cannot veer off in the wrong direction.  Traffic lights have been installed to stop cars from accidentally going over raising bollards.  The bollards will only be raised after officials visually ascertain no cars are approaching.

 Transport Malta will change the lane direction at 21:00 to have three lanes going towards Valletta during the following morning.  The lane direction will change again at 14:00 to have two lanes towards Valletta and two towards Paola when most people return home from work.  The tidal lane will maximise the efficiency of the road within the existing capacity. 

 Transport Malta asks drivers to follow signs and drive with caution especially during these first days of a new system for Malta.

Preparing for Kappara – Triq Bellavista

Maintenance works in Triq Bellavista San Ġwann

Transport Malta will resurface part of Triq Bellavista San Ġwann between 8^th and 10^th March 2016, from 20:00hrs to 06:00hrs in preparation for the Kappara Junction Project.

During works, traffic from San Ġwann to Naxxar will be diverted onto Triq San Ġiljan and onto Triq Bellavista. Traffic from Naxxar to San Ġwann will be diverted onto Vjal in-Naspli, onto Vjal ir-Rihan and onto Triq San Ġwann tal-Għargħar towards Triq Bella Vista.

Kindly proceed with caution.

Part of Triq Paola (in front of Band Club) closed between 09:00hrs and noon

 

Construction works will be carried out at the Annunciation Band Club Ħal Tarxien tomorrow 19th January 2016

Part of Triq Paola between Triq ix-Xintill and Triq il-Kbira,  will be completely closed to traffic between 09:00hrs and noon.

Public transport will be diverted onto Triq tal-Barrani to Triq Ħal Luqa.

 Any inconvenience is regretted.

Triq Reggie Miller, Il-Gzira

Preparatory works related to Kappara Junction Project

 

As part of the preparatory works related to the Kappara Junction project, Transport Malta notifies that as from tomorrow 12^th January until Friday 25^th March 2016, Triq Reggie Miller, il-Gzira shall be closed to vehicular traffic in both directions.

 

Access shall only be permitted to residents, establishments and to Zammit Clapp Hospital Residential Home.

 

Drivers are to follow the signs and instructions by officials on site.

 

Any inconvenience is regretted.

 

Electronic Lane Changing Signs – St. Venera Tunnels

Electronic Lane Changing Signs – St. Venera Tunnels

 

Works will be carried out on the Electronic Lane Changing Signs in the tunnels of St. Venera, today between 21:00hrs and 05:00hrs.

 

During works, traffic direction to Paola will proceed through one lane only.

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Motorists are advised to proceed with caution. Any inconvenience is regretted.

 

 

Line markings in Saqqajja Hill Rabat

Continuation of line markings in Saqqajja Hill Rabat

 

Following re-surfacing works in Saqqajja Hill Rabat, Transport Malta notifies that the road will be closed to vehicular traffic in both directions this evening between 21:00hrs and 05:30hrs, to continue with the painting of line markings.

 

If possible avoid the area during these times.  Drivers are to follow the signs and instructions by officials on site.

 

Any inconvenience is regretted.

New electronic signs in Aldo Moro

Electronic Lane Changing Signs

Electronic Changing Signs will be installed to the pedestrian bridge in Triq Aldo Moro il-Marsa today between 20:00hrs and 05:00hrs.

During works, one lane will be closed to traffic direction to Valletta only.

The project will help manage traffic and improve road safety.

Motorists are advised to proceed with caution. Any inconvenience is regretted.

First Variable Message Signs in Malta

Variable Message Signs

Transport Malta has installed a number of Variable Message Signs.  The signs are part of the Intelligent Traffic Management Systems project.  Malta will have a network of Variable Message Signs and Lane Changing Signs supported by a network of Closed Circuit Cameras.  All signs will be controlled through a Traffic Control Centre.  Traffic will be monitored in real time enabling us to relay real-time traffic information to drivers and help them manage journey planning.  

The project will help manage traffic and improve road safety through improved incident, flood, road works and road closure management.  The technology will revolutionise traffic management and control as we know it today.  It will bring Malta in line with technological applications in the field of land traffic management and transport.  

These Variable Message Signs are being located in strategic locations on the road network to allow the driver to pick alternative routes.  34 Variable Message Signs will be implemented.  A number of foundations and poles for the Variable Message Signs have already been implemented and the first such sign has been setup in Mdina Road Żebbug.  It has been operated on a trial run. 48 Lane Changing Signs will also be implemented on tunnels and bridges to inform drivers of any lane closures on the approaches.  This project is co-financed by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund.