The government officially inaugurated the controversial Central Link road project on Sunday morning. The road, from Mrieħel to the foot of Rabat hill, has 14 kilometres of lanes without the need for traffic lights. Following controversy over the removal of mature trees along part of the route, the new road features 1,160 new indigenous trees and nearly 14,000 plants and bushes. It also has 10 kilometres of walkways, four kilometres of cycling tracks and 12 bus stops. Although the €55 million project has been declared finished, much work remains to be done at Mrieħel, where an underpass is being built. The new road was part-financed by European Union funds. Infrastructure Malta, which handled the project, says it has cut down travelling times by half and pollution from particulate matter by 66%. Prime Minister Robert Abela unveiled a commemorative stone with, Transport Minister Ian Borg in the presence of, among others, EU funds Parliamentary Secretary Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi and Infrastructure Malta CEO Frederick Azzopardi. Abela said that despite controversy and criticism, the people could now see that the project was beneficial for the economy, for the environment and for...