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Two construction proposals have been filed for the first phase of the long-planned highway linking Paphos with Polis Chrysochous, covering the stretch from Agia Marinouda to Stroumbi. The Ministry of Transport confirmed that the offers were received on Friday as part of an open tender process.
The lowest bid, amounting to €124.85 million, was submitted by Cyfield Construction Ltd. A joint venture between Araco Construction CY Ltd and Geostroy AD proposed a higher figure of €128.94 million. Both amounts exclude VAT.
This phase of the project spans about 15.5 kilometres and includes final design work along with full construction of the road. The planned highway will initially feature two lanes, along with an additional climbing lane where necessary. The design allows for expansion to four lanes at a later stage.
Plans for the route include a grade-separated interchange connecting to the Limassol–Paphos motorway near Agia Marinouda. Further along, a junction will be built at the future location of the Tsada interchange, while a roundabout is planned beyond Stroumbi at a site reserved for another future interchange linking Stroumbi and Kathikas.
Engineering works form a major part of the project. The route will incorporate five viaducts and two tunnels, one near Tsada measuring about 720 metres and another near Kallepeia at roughly 250 metres. In addition, four overpasses and twelve underpasses are included, along with drainage infrastructure for rainwater.
The contract also covers street lighting, relocation and upgrading of utility networks, and other supporting works connected to the highway.
According to the ministry, the contract will be awarded to the bidder offering the most economically advantageous proposal, based on price.
