Paphos, Cyprus. Cyprus Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Friday that major infrastructure projects in the Paphos district are progressing smoothly and without setbacks. He made the remarks during a meeting at the Paphos Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Stakeholder briefings
After the meeting, Vafeades thanked the chamber for the invitation and said the ministry remains committed to keeping stakeholders informed and involved in ongoing projects. He said such meetings allow for constructive input and are held regularly.
Paphos–Polis Chrysochous road project
Vafeades said works on the Paphos–Polis Chrysochous road project are advancing steadily, with studies and tender documents nearing completion. He said the project is approaching the stage where studies and tender documents are being finalised and works will soon begin on site, calling it a critical milestone.
He said the two phases of the project are progressing almost simultaneously. The first phase is expected to receive bids by the end of March, while the second phase, covering the stretch from Polis Chrysochous to Stroumbi, is due to be announced shortly. He said implementing both phases at the same time is intended to address the region’s needs without delay.
Timeline and delays
Vafeades said there have been no reversals or setbacks so far, adding that the risk is not that the projects will fail to move forward but that they could face reversals or delays. He praised the Department of Public Works for its progress.
On the addition of a third lane to the existing Paphos–Polis Chrysochous road, he said completion is expected within March, citing minor delays but expressing confidence that the timetable will be met.
For the first phase of the broader project, a one-month extension was granted following a request by participating economic operators. The second phase, which provides for four lanes between Polis Chrysochous and Stroumbi, is expected to proceed between June and September, once expropriations and related procedures are finalised.
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