Junior College students’ idea for Msida pedestrian bridge approved by government
Bridge will replace traffic lights, improve pedestrian safety, traffic flow
The Transport Minister has agreed to implement an idea proposed by the Junior College student council to build a pedestrian bridge linking the two Kulleġġ bus stops at Msida.
The bridge will do away with the current traffic lights on Triq Marina, eliminating any waiting time for vehicles while improving pedestrian safety, Chris Bonett said.
The students had requested a meeting with the transport minister to discuss their idea. The two bus stops are heavily used by Junior College students .
In a reel on Facebook, Bonett said the students’ proposal will help improve traffic flow while ensuring that student safety remains a priority.
The pedestrian bridge will be added as part of the multi-million Msida creek project which is currently under construction.
The bridge connecting the two parts of Msida were opened to traffic at the beginning of November and the flyover is expected to be open by the end of this year.
Works will now begin on the new town square in front of the parish church.