Only 1 Day Left Until LifeStar Malta Marathon

The 2025 LifeStar Malta Marathon is set to take place on Sunday, February 23, bringing thousands of participants and spectators to the streets. To ensure the smooth running of the event and the safety of all involved, several road closures and traffic deviations will be in place throughout the day.

Road Closures & Areas to Avoid

Motorists are advised to avoid the following areas during the indicated times:

1. Mtarfa By-Pass – Closed from 07:05 to 07:30
2. Roads leading to Mtarfa Military Cemetery (Ta’ Qali area) – Closed from 07:10 to 07:30 and 08:20 to 08:50
3. Ta’ Qali – Inaccessible from 07:10 to 10:15
4. Mosta (Triq il-Mithna, Ta’ Milt, and San Silvestru areas) – Avoid from 07:45 to 09:30
5. Triq Mdina Attard and Centrelink to Fleur De Lys – Closed from 07:10 to 11:00
6. Mriehel By-Pass & Hamrun-Marsa By-Pass (towards Marsa) – Affected between 08:35 and 11:30
7. Bombi (towards Valletta) – Closed from 08:50 to 12:00
8. Msida (towards Valletta) – Restricted access from 08:50 to 12:00
9. Ta’ Xbiex Waterfront – Limited access from 08:50 to 12:00
10. Tigné Point (Sliema) & Gzira Waterfront – Restricted from 04:30 to 14:30

Alternative Routes & Traffic Tips

To minimize delays and navigate around closed roads, consider the following alternative routes:

✅ For travel to and from Attard, use Fleur De Lys and Birkirkara as detours.
✅ If heading from Rabat and looking to avoid Attard, take a route through Żebbuġ and Qormi.
✅ For access to Mrieħel, enter via Triq il-Kanun (Santa Venera) or Triq il-Mitħna (Qormi).
✅ For Valletta and Floriana, it is recommended to pass through the Valletta Waterfront.
✅ Roads leading from Marsa and the Regional Road to Rabat will remain open.

Drivers are encouraged to plan their journeys accordingly and allow extra time for travel. Public transport users should also check for any potential disruptions to bus routes operating in the affected areas.

For further updates, follow official transport and event pages.