Slippery concrete greets motorists at "ebbu" roundabout

A recently widened roundabout in "ebbu" is proving to be a slippery obstacle for motorists, as the newly created inner lane is paved with uneven concrete.
Motorists who passed by the roundabout near the De Rohan Arch on Monday said the slippery concrete surface would undoubtedly cause accidents.
One motorcyclist told the Times of Malta that he narrowly escaped toppling over while negotiating the roundabout.
A Transport Malta spokesman said this work was temporary.
"This is to avoid keeping them closed to road users while other works are under way. Road users are being advised to proceed through this area with caution, and to keep to the temporary reduced speed limits."
The spokesman added that once all structural alterations to the roundabouts were ready, the entire junction's surface will be replaced with new layers of asphalt to complete the project.
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All works along this route are scheduled to be completed this summer.
Transport Minister Ian Borg announced the widening of two of "ebbu"'s main roundabouts last week. Dr Borg said the ministry would be spending "500,000 to add?bypass lanes to the De Rohan Gate...

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