Paphos - Polis Motorway Progress Report
More Clearing
I think this end has seen the most fundamental changes to the landscape so far. Hills are literally being moved.
Motorway or Quarry?
I think they are using some of the existing hills as raw materials. It makes it difficult to tell exactly where the actual motorway will run though.
WIlderness
I remember this area of the countryside well. I did an article on it a few years ago. My main observation was that it was like being on another planet as it was so isolated and rocky. So I don't think anybody will miss it. Well, I will, as it was fun to explore. But there are other places nearby just like it. From what I remember, not even the hunters bothered with the area, as it was so inhospitable.
In the top right of this picture you can just make out Paphos Municipal Dump. To the right of the picture, there are a number of car wrecking sites, connected by a road. Far beyond all that, you eventually get to the Ezousa Valley. I mention this because the Greens claimed that the new motorway would damage the Ezousa Valley. Clearly that's not actually the case.
Future Junction
Finally, this is where the motorways will join. I guess at some point there will be lane closures on the A6 as they construct a roundabout, but that is some way off yet.
So there you have it. The motorway is most definitely on its way, and work is progressing at a decent rate.
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eBookCyprus Road Trip 01: the Kathikas - Panagia Loop
Let me take you on a journey around the region of Paphos, Cyprus. Starting at Paphos itself, we travel to Akoursos, then Kathikas, Kritou Terra and Simou. We continue past Lasa and Kannaviou, before taking in the delights of Panagia. Getting a bit more adventurous, we visit the abandoned villages of Statos and Agios Fotios, before passing through Choulou, Letymbou and Polemi, and rejoining the main Paphos - Polis road.
The route is suitable for all types of vehicle, and requires no off-roading. The guide contains about 130 photographs including shots of all the road signs you need to pay attention to, as well as some of the highlights you may experience along the way.
There are also several maps which will help you keep your bearings.
You can do this journey in a day, or you can break it up into chunks. You can also do it in reverse, to get some completely different views. It is entirely up to you.
