The long-awaited construction work on the Paphos-Polis Chrysochous Road officially began, when the “project”, is completed, the cost will exceed €300 million, and Polis Chrysochus would benefit being part of an integrated road network.
The Polis Chrysochous mayor, said major earthworks are being carried out, mainly along the first phase of the road – from Ayia Marinouda to Tsada. He noted that they were still awaiting an environmental impact study for the second phase from Tsada to Polis Chrysochous.
The second phase is of crucial importance for his community as it brings Polis closer to the Paphos airport.
In total, the Paphos-Polis road will be 31km long and will be completed in two phases. The entire route starts from Ayia Marinouda and ends at Polis Chrysochous. The project involves the initial construction of a two-lane road with a length of 15.5km, which will be followed by the road being upgraded to four lane road.
The first phase includes the construction of a node connecting to the Limassol – Paphos highway. The construction will also include two tunnels that are 720m long and five bridges, each 290m long, two overpasses and nine underpasses. Finally, because of elevation of the road, additional traffic lanes will be constructed over 12 km.
According to the Ministry, the new road will contribute to the economic and tourist development of the Polis Chrysochous area, since it will facilitate the attraction of investments, the implementation of new and innovative business ideas resulting in the creation of jobs, and the attraction of visitors and tourists from Cyprus and abroad.
