Following the archaeological discoveries in the Salina Bay, along the Coast Road project site, Transport Malta (TM) continued to manage the related works under the supervision of the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage (SCH) so that proper archaeological investigations are carried out on site. A complete list of discoveries that have been en-earthed through the excavation phases for the widening and reconstruction of the road has already been documented by the same SCH.

Works on the project are therefore progressing in a more cautious manner to take into consideration these features and artefacts. It is envisaged that some structural changes will be required in the road foundation layers so as to preserve such features. Transport Malta is currently working on a modified option for the Coast Road in the Salina stretch to incorporate and preserve these archaeological findings, within the foundation layers below the road build-up. 

Due to these important findings the project timelines are being re-evaluated with the possibility of them having to be extended beyond summer.

Transport Malta said it will continue to work with the contractors and supervisor so that the works programme is revised as necessary and that these continuing developments are catered for with the least disturbance possible to the project.

Transport Malta reiterates its commitment towards the preservation of our National Heritage and is thus doing its utmost to best preserve these findings. At the same time, Transport Malta will be evaluating ways to complete the Coast Road project as soon as possible.

Transport Malta would also like to remind the general public and in particular the users of the Coast Road that new traffic arrangements are being implemented in the Pembroke area. The southbound traffic from Telgħa tal- Madliena to Triq Suffold, will be diverted through the entrance of White Rocks onto Triq Adrian Dingli.

Due to works currently in progress, Triq Martin Luther King will only be accessible from the diversion road at the White Rocks.

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