Infrastructure Malta has announced that, starting on 2 January, new routes will be established to facilitate the traffic flow while work is taking place.

If travelling from Valletta towards Ta' Xbiex, turn right near the Workers' Monument instead of continuing to the traffic lights. A newly opened road will now provide direct access to Rue d'Argens, it said.

The slip road connecting Xatt Ta' Xbiex to Msida Valley (opposite Johnsons) will be closed. As a result, access from Msida Valley, Tal-Qroqq, or Ta' Xbiex will only be possible towards Valletta.

To avoid delays, commuters are advised to consider the following options:  Use Kappara or Regional Road for alternative access, IM said.

Routes from Msida Valley to Tal-Qroqq, Sliema, and Valletta will remain unaffected by these changes.

IM has published a map of the new routes, and drivers are encouraged to plan their journey. It apologised for any inconvenience caused during this period. "These changes are necessary to facilitate ongoing improvements to the area's infrastructure and enhance traffic flow in the long term."

Work on the project is expected to finish in 2027.