TRL Software has successfully rolled out a new digital pavement asset management system for Malta Transport called TM Roads, to enhance roadworks coordination and public transparency across the island’s transport network. The new TM Roads system is a customised version of TRL Software’s cloud-based Asset Management software, iROADS, configured specifically for Malta Transport. It is a commercially available off-the-shelf platform designed to manage various infrastructure assets.

The new platform, TM Roads, marks a significant shift from manual road permitting processes to a fully digital, centralised system designed to streamline communication between government bodies, utilities, contractors and the public. The initiative is part of Malta’s broader “Reshaping Our Mobility” strategy, aimed at delivering smarter, more responsive transport infrastructure.

TRL’s flagship asset management software iROADS enables authorities to plan, monitor, and optimise road maintenance and construction activities in real-time through a single intelligent interface using multiple data sources. TM Roads is the first module in the platform to be implemented in Malta. This modular approach is perfect for local authorities managing a phased integration of multiple solutions into a single cloud-based Software as a Service platform that gives them huge efficiency savings.

“We’re proud to support the Government of Malta with our iROADS platform, helping to create a more coordinated, transparent and citizen-centric road network,” said Subu Kamal, Head of Product for TRL Software. “Our technology is designed to remove inefficiencies and empower infrastructure managers with the data they need to make faster, better decisions. Malta is now part of a growing group of forward-thinking nations transforming the way they manage roads.”

At the launch event, Malta’s Transport Minister Dr Chris Bonett described TM Roads as “an important step in a wider chain of solutions we are working towards,” reinforcing the government’s commitment to delivering tangible results for its citizens.

Kurt Farrugia, CEO of Transport Malta, added that the platform will improve communication with the public while reducing inconvenience to residents by providing timely, accurate information about upcoming works and permits.

This deployment extends TRL Software’s international footprint, joining similar iROADS implementations in the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. It demonstrates how digital transformation is reshaping public sector infrastructure, with data and technology at the heart of smarter road networks.A version of iROADS, known as P-AMS, is used by National Highways to manage England’s strategic road network. In addition to supporting national infrastructure, iROADS is the ideal solution for local authorities seeking to manage their local road networks more effectively. iROADS is a suite of modules to support network operation.