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A man lost his life because an ambulance couldn’t reach him in time, and that, residents say, sums up the daily chaos on Tseriou Avenue.
What was supposed to be a long-awaited development project has turned into a nightmare of roadblocks, dust, and detours. For months, drivers and residents have been navigating half-finished lanes, dead ends, and confusion, as construction drags on with no end in sight.
The story of the patient, revealed by Transport Committee Chairman Marinos Mousiouttas during an appearance on Alpha TV’s Alpha Kalimera, has reignited public anger.
“We were told about a sad incident that happened in the past, where a patient needed an ambulance,” Mousiouttas said. “By the time they found a way through the dead ends, it took 40 minutes to reach him, and the patient passed away.”
It’s the kind of tragedy no one should have to hear in 2025, least of all in the capital.
Two Projects, One Big Problem
So, what’s causing all this?
As it turns out, Tseriou Avenue is the site of not one but two separate projects, one overseen by the Department of Public Works and another by the Municipality of Strovolos.
That bureaucratic overlap has created confusion and delays, and residents say communication with authorities has been next to nonexistent.
“The main issues that concerned the Committee were the progress of the projects and the complaints of residents,” Mousiouttas said. “Some even argue that with the road being built as it is, they might not be able to leave their homes.”
‘We’re Breathing Dust Every Day’
For those living in the area, the frustration runs deep.
“For months now, we’ve been living in a construction site,” one resident told our outlet. “We can barely access our homes. The road keeps changing; one lane is closed today, the other tomorrow. There are potholes, poor lighting, and the dust is unbearable.”
He added that even areas supposedly “finished” are already showing problems. “The asphalting is uneven, the road narrows suddenly, and heavy trucks pass daily,” he said. “We have to park far from home and walk, and there are holes up to five meters wide outside our door.”
Progress Stuck in Traffic
The mess on Tseriou Avenue has become a symbol of how good intentions and bad coordination can collide. Two projects, two agencies, and one street that’s been held hostage by slow progress and unclear accountability. The Transport Committee is now urging faster work and better planning, but for residents, the plea is simple: finish the job.
