In the span of just one year, a total of 319 infrastructure projects were carried out across Malta, representing an investment of over €50 million and covering more than 360,000 metres of roads - the equivalent of about 50 football pitches, the government said.

This was announced by Minister for Transport, Infrastructure, and Public Works Chris Bonett, who outlined the wide scope of works completed, including road maintenance, new road construction, utility upgrades, and improved access to rural areas.

Minister Bonett spoke of the critical role infrastructure plays in everyday life, stating that better roads and services lead to tangible improvements in citizens' quality of life. "Infrastructure and roads are used by everyone, every day. The work completed this past year has brought meaningful improvements to how people move around the country," he said.

He also emphasised that during the past year, efforts were made to improve public communication around ongoing projects. Citing the Msida Creek project as an example, Bonett noted that communication and extensive preparation helped minimise inconvenience to the public.

As part of continued efforts to reduce disruption, the Minister also announced a new agreement under which road marking and signage painting will now take place during off-peak hours. This forms part of the broader 'Reshaping our Mobility' plan, aimed at improving the efficiency and use of existing infrastructure, he said.

Steve Ellul, CEO of Infrastructure Malta, expressed his gratitude to all those involved, especially the workers from Infrastructure Malta, Transport Malta, Enemalta, and Local Councils. "We will continue moving forward with full respect for communities, working daily among them to improve the country's infrastructure," he affirmed.

These completed projects also complement ongoing works, such as those under the 'Vjal Kulħadd' initiative, which aims to create roads that are safe, accessible, and inclusive-not just for motorists, but also for pedestrians and cyclists, the government said.