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VALLETTA, July 28-- Hundreds of protestors gathered on Sunday to protest against Malta's government plans to upgrade the central link road which will stretch from the Mriehel bypass to the foot of Saqqajja Hill on this island. The road sees a considerable number of commuters every day because of its central location. About 55 million euros have been earmarked for the widening and upgrade project, which the government says will reduce travelling time and CO2 emissions. The project's approval has, however, met opposition from a significant part of people who feels that the country is sacrificing too much of its natural environment. It was said that an estimated 549 trees, as well as large amounts of farmland, are expected to be destroyed by this project. | 
