Republic of Cyprus authorities present first unified plan to tackle traffic congestion in Limassol

For the first time, the authorities of the Republic of Cyprus have presented a comprehensive plan to modernise Limassol’s road network, which is expected to help address one of the city’s most pressing problems — persistent traffic congestion.

The project was discussed at a meeting chaired by Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades and attended by representatives of the Public Works Department, the municipalities of Greater Limassol and other relevant authorities.

The main project will be the construction of the North Bypass, which will divert part of the traffic flow away from the city centre and reduce pressure on the busiest roads. The project will be implemented in several stages, some of which are already at the design stage.

In addition, the plan provides for the construction of new parallel roads, the widening of existing roads and the reconstruction of key transport arteries, including Kolonakiou, G.P. Livani and Agios Athanasios avenues.

To quickly improve the traffic situation, the authorities intend to install a modern urban traffic control system (UTC) at 50 signalised intersections, optimise the operation of the most problematic interchanges and build a new roundabout in the Mesa Gitonia area.

In the long term, the plan also includes widening the A1 motorway to six lanes on the section between Parekklisia and the Germasogeia roundabout, constructing multi-level interchanges and further developing the city’s road network.

The Public Works Department, together with the municipalities, will coordinate all the projects. The next meeting on the implementation of the programme will take place in early September.

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades stressed that Limassol’s transport problem cannot be solved with a single project — it requires a comprehensive approach, consistent implementation and close cooperation among all state and municipal bodies.