The massive road project in Msida has been the talk of the town for a while now. It was first proposed back in 2019, but the plans went through a major revamp in 2022 to include more public spaces—like a big 2,200-square-meter square in front of the church and even a water canal. That part got a nod of approval from environmentalists, but the proposed flyover? Not so much. Critics argue it still puts cars above everything else.
The whole thing got the green light from the Planning Authority in late 2023, and after a competitive bidding process, EPE JV landed the contract with a hefty price tag of over €34 million. Fast forward to now, and the transport minister, Chris Bonett, just announced that about 20% of the project is already done.
At the site, construction crews are gearing up to install the final two pillars that’ll support the flyover linking Imsida to Tal-Qroqq. Meanwhile, work is also progressing on a new bridge connecting Msida’s waterfront to Pietà . Everything seems to be on track, and the second phase is set to kick off by mid-April. That’s when the flyover will really start taking shape, and work on the open space and canal will begin.
This whole thing is a three-year project designed to ease congestion in one of the busiest parts of the country. They started work in November last year, focusing first on the foundations—piling concrete and setting up structures to carve out the water canal. Some of the support columns for the flyover are already in place, and Bonett is optimistic, saying the flooding issues that have long plagued Msida should be a thing of the past once this is all wrapped up.
Of course, not everyone’s on board. The Kamra tal-Periti had pitched a bold alternative—scrapping the flyover entirely and turning the area into a lush, tree-filled park. That idea didn’t make the cut, though. Infrastructure Malta, on the other hand, insists that 60% of the project will be dedicated to public spaces, with plenty of greenery and open areas.
Bonett seems pleased with the progress so far. He made a point to thank the teams from Infrastructure Malta and Transport Malta for keeping things moving while ensuring the area remains safe for both drivers and pedestrians. If all goes according to plan, the first phase will be done soon, and the entire €38.5 million project should be completed by 2027.
