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14km horseshoe-shaped tunnel to connect Malta and Gozo proposed
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The proposed horseshoe-shaped 14km tunnel to connect Malta and Gozo is not a final design. The proposed tunnel will connect Manikata close to the St. Paul’s Bay bypass and a road in the vicinity of Kenuna Tower in Gozo.
In a Gozo Affairs Committee meeting, Infrastructure Malta CEO Ing. Fredrick Azzopardi explained that after a number of studies and Environmental impact assessments these roads were chosen due to their capacity of accommodating large volumes of traffic. He also explained that the design allows for more accessibility.
The proposed tunnel will also accommodate enough space for emergency vehicles to pass through, with the tunnel being secure as the design allows any fires and smoke that break out to be dealt with. A 1.5 metre separation lane between the two-lane tunnel allows for easier access, Azzopardi said. The addition of several roundabouts allow vehicles to be able to turn ba