The Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Mr. Andros Karagiannis and the Deputy Director of the Department of Public Works Ms. Eleni Kaskiri.
During his presence at the site, Mr. Karousos was informed in detail about the timetables for the implementation of works and parts of the project by the contractor. The road in question - long awaited by the citizens of the area - has a cost of €15.6 million including the cost of the construction of the new road.
It is recalled that the project was signed in July 2022 and foresees the improvement of a 4 km long road connecting the two municipalities and the construction of connecting roads with a total length of 2.5 km.
In particular, the design foresees two lanes and a third lane for right-hand traffic, where required. It also includes the construction of a closed storm drainage system, new service facilities, paved sidewalks, a green lane, bicycle lanes, parking areas and pedestrian crossings. At the same time, the project includes on-street bus stops, raised intersections, signage, traffic signals and street lighting as well as two level roundabouts, as well as other traffic calming measures.
The project is another announcement by the President of the Republic that is on its way to being implemented, while a long-standing demand of the local community for a high quality network connecting these neighbouring municipalities is now being met.
In statements after the visit, the Minister said that "one of the things this government can be proud of is the fact that major and long-awaited projects that local authorities have been demanding for decades are under construction, from Paphos to Famagusta District. One of these projects is the improvement/upgrade of the Deryneia - Sotiras road, with a budget of about €16 million, including VAT, which has been demanded by the two town halls and the entire Famagusta District for decades".
"The project is under construction along with so many others that are under construction across Cyprus, such as the Polis Chrysochous - Pafos, Limassol - Saitta, the Nicosia perimeter road, and Astromeritis - Evrychou roads. Next month the construction of the Paleochori - Nicosia motorway is also signed, there is the upgrading of the Larnaca - Dhekelia road network, while one of our important projects is the Sotiras - Deryneia road which is under construction. We are in cooperation with both Municipalities for any issues that may arise or exist while the District Public Works Department is in constant communication with them."
In response to a relevant question, Mr. Karousos said that "it has about 4 kilometres of primary road network, plus about two kilometres of secondary road network and includes cycle tracks with two lanes of road network, which, where there are right turns, will be converted to three lanes, pedestrian crossings, lighting and generally it will be a model road for both road safety and sustainable urban mobility. It is a road that will also connect Deryneia with Sotira with a cycle path and one will be able to go from Liopetri by bike to Agia Napa, Protaras, Paralimni, Deryneia and Sotira," he said. He concluded, adding that "the network will be upgraded and expanded year by year with future projects planned in the district".
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