Work on Limassol's coastal path to the new port is moving into its next stage, with procedures for completing a temporary connection along Aktaia Odos, the coastal road running west from the Limassol Marina towards the port, now well advanced and construction expected to begin by the end of October. The project will create a single seafront route for pedestrians and cyclists, effectively linking the Limassol Marina with the new port area. Limassol Municipality put the project out to tender with an estimated budget of €330,000 plus VAT, and the bidding process closed at the end of September. According to the available information, An. Christou Properties and Constructions Ltd submitted a bid of €299,999, and the tender is now at the evaluation stage. Works are expected to start in the coming period, with the aim of completing them within about three months of their launch.
The new works concern the section of Aktaia Odos that remains unfinished following the completion of the first phase and the installation of a metal bridge over the Garyllis river. Building this final section will give the coastal path continuity all the way to the new port, closing the gaps that currently prevent pedestrians and cyclists from moving freely, and will connect it with the existing network of footpaths and cycle lanes around the perimeter of Limassol's new port. The planned works include laying out the route, asphalting, road signage, road markings and the installation of lighting to ensure safe movement along it. The intervention is temporary in nature, serving as an interim solution until the overall plan for the regeneration of the seafront is carried out.
From the marina to the port
Completing the link carries particular significance for Limassol, as it will give residents a new, continuous walking and cycling route along a stretch of coastline that for decades remained cut off from the city's daily life. The first phase of the Aktaia Odos path, roughly 1,050 metres long, has already opened to the public, and the installation of the metal bridge over the Garyllis marked a further step towards completing the connection. At the same time, Limassol Municipality is advancing plans for the permanent regeneration of Aktaia Odos through an international architectural competition, and workshops have already been held with all parties involved to shape the terms of the competition. The area holds considerable development potential, with new residential investment, listed industrial buildings and cultural spaces.
