Works on the final phase of the Marsa-Ħamrun Bypass project, costing €2.25 million, are nearing completion.

The central bypass has already been widened from four to six lanes through the project and work is now under way to improve slip roads and retaining walls bordering the project.

Transport Minister Ian Borg visited the project site on Friday.

"Up to a few years ago, the Marsa-Ħamrun Bypass was a centre of congestion.

"We have now become accustomed to increased efficiency and safety, and we are working on improving the main route from the north to the south of the island,” he said. 

As part of the works, Infrastructure Malta is rebuilding and reinforcing parts of the old wing wall structures of this road’s flyover and sections of the retaining wall of the Santa Venera Tunnels.