Transport planning in Limassol moved forward on Friday after a 2.5-hour meeting at the Ministry of Transport.
Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis and Limassol Mayor Yiannis Armeftis reviewed a series of projects focused mainly on the city’s traffic congestion. Officials from the Public Works Department were also present.
The northern bypass was at the centre of the talks. Particular attention was given to the Evagoras Lanitis Avenue section, which falls within the municipality’s boundaries. The planned road will link Agia Fyla, at 1st April Avenue, with the Limassol–Platres road at Giannou Kranidioti Avenue. The project is intended to ease pressure on the city’s overloaded road network.
The mayor said the bypass remains a high priority for the municipality. He stated that the goal is to launch the tender process in 2026, with construction expected to begin in 2027. He said there is political will and that the project is among those selected for the coming year.
The meeting also covered the finalisation of the town centre area plan, the regulatory framework for Aktaias Road and the wider road network in the area. Short-term projects were reviewed, with the Public Works Department providing updates on issues raised at a previous meeting.
These include proposed connections between Kostis Palamas, Ellis Lampeti and 1st October streets with the main highway network. Other works discussed were the link between Agias Fylaxeos Avenue and Makarios III Avenue, the connection of Sfaktirias Street with 1st April Avenue, and the regulatory plan for Makarios III Avenue in Mesa Geitonia up to the Mesa Geitonia roundabout. The installation of smart traffic lights at the Mesa Geitonia junction was also examined.
Projects linked to the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan were discussed. The meeting also reviewed the architectural competition for the redevelopment of Aktaias Road and a separate competition for the upgraded archaeological museum.
On the museum project, the mayor confirmed he will attend further talks on Tuesday as part of a three-member committee set up with the Ministry of Transport and the Deputy Ministry of Culture.
He recalled that the museum upgrade is based on a proposal by the municipality. The plan includes granting space within the public garden, currently used by the Green Service, without affecting green areas. The proposal foresees an above-ground organic link with new infrastructure to address space and layout issues.
According to the mayor, the discussion was productive and forms part of a joint policy approach and cooperation on projects under the Ministry’s responsibility. A new meeting has been scheduled for next month.