During a follow-up visit to the ongoing works on the Luke Junction Project, Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects Ian Borg and Parliamentary Secretary Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi announced that the first lanes of this project, as well as the Kirkop tunnel and the airport intersection (KTAIP), will be open until the middle of this year.
The steel structures that will form the decks of the two flyovers are currently being worked on in a factory in Seville, Spain, and the first parts are expected to begin their journey to Malta in the coming weeks. They are being built by the 180-year-old Megusa company, which was responsible for building similar structures and large bridges in Spain.
Minister Ian Borg mentioned that these two projects are among the largest infrastructure projects that will be carried out in our country for this year and said about the difference that they will create for the people to continue to enjoy the highest infrastructure. quality and more sustainable.
“These two projects will be another demonstration of a government that plans holistically and for the benefit of Maltese and Gozitan citizens. It is worth mentioning that together, once these two projects are completed, they will contribute to a 74% reduction in travel time and will also lead to a substantial improvement in air quality in Luqa, Gudja and other nearby areas. We will be ensuring more safety as we will be eliminating two areas that are known for accidents. This government has kept its word and with this project we are also looking to change the large area of land where there is currently the roundabout in an open space that will contain as much as half a football pitch so that the piece A large part of the project will be reserved for a recreation area with lots of trees, walkways, works of art and easy access so that it is easily accessible. ”
