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1. Pissouri motorway section closed as traffic diverted for roadside fire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pissouri-motorway-section-closed-as-traffic-diverted-for-roadside-fire

Traffic on the motorway near the Pissouri exit has been disrupted following a fire reported alongside the road on Sunday afternoon....

2. €108 million second phase of Paphos-Polis motorway edges closer to tender

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€108-million-second-phase-of-paphos-polis-motorway-edges-closer-to-tender

Thursday's meeting in Paphos, chaired by Transport, Communications and Works Minister Alexis Vafeades, aimed to bring together and coordinate all the authorities involved in the tender process for the construction of the second phase of the Paphos–Polis Chrysochous motorway....

3. Stuck for hours after a motorway crash? Cyprus wants to make that a thing of the past

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stuck-for-hours-after-a-motorway-crash-cyprus-wants-to-make-that-a-thing-of-the-past

If you've ever been stuck for hours on the Nicosia-Limassol motorway after a serious crash, the government says help could soon be on the way....

4. Should trucks be banned from highways during rush hour?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/should-trucks-be-banned-from-highways-during-rush-hour-expert-says-it-s-time-to-rethink-the-rules

Anyone who has been stuck in Cyprus traffic knows the frustration: you’re trying to get to work, drop the kids off at school, or make an appointment, and suddenly everything comes to a standstill....

5. Limassol Mall is coming, but can the roads handle it?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/limassol-mall-is-coming-but-can-the-roads-handle-it

The progress of the Limassol Mall project has once again brought the issue of traffic congestion in eastern Limassol to the forefront, with calls growing for urgent upgrades to the city’s road network....

6. Motorway chaos after car crashes into roadworks vehicle near Paramali

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/motorway-chaos-after-car-crashes-into-roadworks-vehicle-near-paramali

The Limassol-Paphos motorway has been closed in the direction of Paphos following a collision involving a passing vehicle and a road marking vehicle near Paramali....

7. Average speed cameras being considered for motorways

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/average-speed-cameras-being-considered-for-motorways

The Ministry of Transport and the Traffic Police are considering a pilot installation of average speed cameras on a section of motorway to monitor speeding. If the trial proves effective, the system will be expanded across the motorway network....

8. Counter-terrorism exercise planned at Limassol Port this Wednesday

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/counter-terrorism-exercise-planned-at-limassol-port-this-wednesday

A large-scale counter-terrorism exercise will take place at Limassol Port on Wednesday, July 1, between 8:00am and 12:00pm, bringing together emergency services, government agencies and private sector partners to test their response to a simulated security incident....

9. Don't be alarmed if you spot drones over Cyprus motorways next week

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/don-t-be-alarmed-if-you-spot-drones-over-cyprus-motorways-next-week

If you're driving between Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca or Ayia Napa over the next two weeks and notice a drone flying alongside the motorway, there's no need for concern....

10. 74 new traffic cams to go up across Cyprus, but it's not what you think

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/74-new-traffic-cams-to-go-up-across-cyprus-but-it-s-not-what-you-think

A full-scale rollout of 74 new traffic cameras is currently underway, forming the main system for collecting data to manage and monitor road traffic....

11. Paphos–Limassol tunnel closed during the day until Friday

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos–limassol-tunnel-closed-during-the-day-until-friday

Drivers travelling between Paphos and Limassol this week are being advised to allow extra time for their journey, as the Paphos–Limassol motorway tunnel heading towards Limassol will remain closed during daytime hours due to maintenance works....

12. Traffic-monitoring drones to take flight over Cyprus motorways

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/traffic-monitoring-drones-to-take-flight-over-cyprus-motorways

The Department of Public Works has announced a traffic monitoring program that will use drones to gather data along several major motorways in Cyprus over an 11-day period this month....

13. Police map 48 dangerous crash hotspots across Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-map-48-dangerous-crash-hotspots-across-cyprus

Cyprus police have identified 48 locations across the island where road accidents are happening more frequently, raising fresh concerns about road safety on some of the country’s busiest routes....

14. Holiday weekend brings heightened police presence on Cyprus roads

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/holiday-weekend-brings-heightened-police-presence-on-cyprus-roads

Police have launched an extensive safety operation for the Kataklysmos long weekend as thousands of people prepare to travel across Cyprus for holiday events and short breaks....

15. Road worker fighting for life after being hit on motorway

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/road-worker-fighting-for-life-after-being-hit-on-motorway

A 37-year-old driver was arrested after allegedly striking a road worker on the Paphos–Limassol motorway on Thursday morning, leaving the 24-year-old victim fighting for his life in hospital....

16. Police defend response in shocking windshield drag case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-defend-response-in-shocking-windshield-drag-case

Cyprus police are defending their handling of a shocking highway incident in which a 65-year-old man was carried on the windshield of a moving car for nearly two kilometers after a crash on the Larnaca motorway....

17. Man clings to bonnet during motorway police chase (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-clings-to-bonnet-during-motorway-police-chase-video

A man was carried on the bonnet of a speeding car for nearly two kilometres after a collision on the Larnaca Airport motorway on May 6, according to footage and testimony published by RoadReportCY....

18. Long-awaited Astromeritis-Evrychou highway opens to traffic today, Thursday

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/long-awaited-astromeritis-evrychou-highway-opens-to-traffic-today-thursday

After years of construction and delays, drivers heading toward Cyprus’ mountain regions will finally get a smoother ride starting Thursday afternoon, as the long-awaited Astromeritis-Evrychou highway officially opens to traffic....

19. Road closures and delays expected as EU leaders arrive in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/road-closures-and-delays-expected-as-eu-leaders-arrive-in-cyprus

Drivers across Cyprus should prepare for delays and temporary road closures over the next two days, as the island hosts an informal meeting of EU leaders....

20. Lane closures and road works planned on Nicosia–Limassol highway next week

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lane-closures-and-road-works-planned-on-nicosia–limassol-highway-next-week

Drivers using one of Cyprus’ busiest highways should brace for delays over the coming days, as roadworks and maintenance projects are set to take place on sections of the Nicosia–Limassol motorway....

21. Paphos-Polis highway project draws bids exceeding €125 million

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-polis-highway-project-draws-bids-exceeding-€125-million

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. ...

22. Cyprus road deaths rise 10% in 2025, while EU shows overall drop

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-road-deaths-rise-10-in-2025-while-eu-shows-overall-drop

A rise in road deaths was recorded in Cyprus in 2025, according to newly released preliminary data from the European Commission. ...

23. Cyprus nears EU average in road safety as fatalities continue to decline

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-nears-eu-average-in-road-safety-as-fatalities-continue-to-decline

Cyprus performed close to the European Union average in road safety last year, according to the latest findings from the European Commission....

24. Man killed on motorway while changing tire; Driver arrested

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-killed-on-motorway-while-changing-tire-driver-arrested

A deadly traffic collision took place late Friday night when a man was fatally hit by a vehicle as he attempted to replace a tire on his car....

25. Truck hits parked Police patrol car near GSP, three taken to hospital

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/truck-hits-parked-police-patrol-car-near-gsp-three-taken-to-hospital

A truck collided with a parked police patrol vehicle early Sunday morning on a motorway near the GSP stadium, sending three people to hospital....

26. AI factory, Schengen push and gas deal with Israel: Christodoulides unveils 55-point plan in State of the Union address

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-factory-schengen-push-and-gas-deal-with-israel-christodoulides-unveils-55-point-plan-in-state-of-the-union-address

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday evening presented the government’s Official Planning for 2026, described as the “State of the Union 2026”, from the Presidential Palace, outlining more than 55 initiatives across all sectors....

27. Smuggled tobacco from occupied north seized on Limassol–Larnaca highway

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/smuggled-tobacco-from-occupied-north-seized-on-limassol–larnaca-highway

What began as a routine traffic stop on the Limassol–Larnaca motorway ended in a seizure of untaxed tobacco believed to have been transported from the north, highlighting once again the challenges authorities face in policing illicit trade across Cyprus....

28. Rockslides and fog affect motorways across Cyprus and Troodos Roads, drivers urged to stay alert

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/landslides-disrupt-major-motorways-drivers-urged-to-stay-alert

Motorists are being urged to exercise heightened caution as hazardous road conditions were reported across several parts of Cyprus on Saturday morning....

29. Caution drivers, rockfalls reported on mountain roads

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/caution-drivers-rockfalls-reported-on-mountain-roads

On Wednesday, certain mountain roads leading to Troodos, are open only to vehicles with four-wheel drive or vehicles equipped with snow chains, as snowfall and frost have made the road surface slippery....

30. Heavy rains cause landslides on Limassol-Paphos Motorway

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heavy-rains-cause-landslides-on-limassol-paphos-motorway

Police have issued a safety warning for the Limassol-Paphos motorway following severe rainfall that caused soil landslides and flooding. ...

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