The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works is proceeding with the implementation of another important project, which was announced by the President of the Republic, (No. Tender No: KPS/01/2022/E(A)). The Project aims to upgrade the road infrastructure in the areas of Lakatameia and Strovolos and to improve the road network for the convenience of all its users.
The Project is located in Nicosia District and will connect the existing roundabout of Okodomoi (next to the new GSP) with the Lakatameia bypass (Argyroupoleos and Hippokratous Avenues). It also includes the upgrading of the main road connecting Cheri to Strovolos (Cheri and Strovolos avenues).
The project involves the construction of a 3.25m wide four-lane road, a 2.20m wide central island, 2m wide sidewalks on both sides, a 1.10m wide green lane on both sides and a 3m wide cycle track (24.5m wide cross-section) with a total length of approximately 6.2 km, for the Ippokratous, Argyroupoleos and Cheriou-Strovolos axes. The project also includes a secondary road network of 0.65km.
The project includes the construction of three roundabouts, a bridge over the river Kalogeros (constructed by a contractor), a storm water drainage system, installation of infrastructure for street lighting, utility services, landscaping and irrigation and installation of traffic lights and Pelican-type light-controlled pedestrian crossings.
The project falls within the budgets of the Department of Urban Planning and Zoning of the Ministry of Interior, with a 20% contribution from the Municipalities of Strovolos and Lakatameia. The construction plans were prepared by the Design Branch of the Department of Public Works, in accordance with a regulatory plan of the Department of Urban Planning and Zoning.
The last date for submission of tenders was set for 29 July 2022.
The construction period is 130 weeks and the defects liability period is 18 months.
The construction period is 130 weeks and the defects liability period is 18 months. The start is expected around the end of the year 2022.
The estimated cost of the project is € 26.418.000,00 including VAT.
(MKE)
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