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The police, particularly the Traffic Department, will deploy significantly more personnel over the weekend and on Green Monday to ensure smooth traffic flow on highways and other roads.
Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Deputy Traffic Director Charis Evripidou said that road traffic is expected to increase over the three-day period.
Mr. Evripidou confirmed that plans for police operations—coordinated by the Traffic Department and other police divisions—are already in place and will be implemented.
“We are ready to assist the public in traveling safely and efficiently. At the same time,” he added, “we will conduct the necessary checks to help prevent traffic accidents. We also urge the public to drive responsibly, follow traffic regulations, and use the road network safely.”
When asked, Mr. Evripidou reiterated that police presence on the roads would be significantly increased during the long weekend.
Traffic arrangements on the Nicosia–Limassol highway
In an official announcement, the police detailed traffic arrangements for the Nicosia–Limassol highway on Sunday.
Due to the expected surge in traffic from the carnival parade, the Public Works Department will implement the following measures near the Kalavasos bridge:
From 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM: Both lanes heading from Limassol to Nicosia will be closed, and traffic will be redirected to the old Limassol–Nicosia road via the Governor’s Beach junction and the Kalavasos junction.
From 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM: Traffic from Nicosia to Limassol will proceed as usual, with both lanes remaining open.
After 4:00 PM: The traffic measures in effect since January 30, 2025, for the bridge upgrade project will resume. This means that for approximately one kilometer in the direction of Nicosia, both lanes will be closed, and traffic will be diverted to the opposite lanes, which will operate in both directions.
With heavy traffic and potential congestion expected, the public is advised to plan their trips in advance. Where possible, alternative routes—such as the old Nicosia–Limassol road—should be used, especially for return journeys to Nicosia.
