Paphos - Polis Motorway Update - January 2024
They have been building the first half of the Paphos to Polis motorway for over a year now. I thought it about time to have another look to see how they were getting on. The pictures in this article were taken during the Holiday Season, so you won't see anybody at work, but it is clear that a lot of progress has been made.
New Beginnings
We begin our report from an area of wasteland near the old Municipal Dump. They have recently built some sort of lodge here. I am not sure exactly what it is, but it looks nice enough. In the distance you can see the motorway works, on the other side of the valley. We shall send the drone over there, before following the motorway route all the way up to Stroumpi.
Motorway Start
This is where the junction between the new road and the existing A6 motorway from Limassol to Paphos will be constructed. It is worth pointing out that initially, the new motorway will be only a single lane in each direction. We are not talking about a new M3 or anything like that. I mention this because people always get angry about anything new. Personally I think it is a good idea, as it will hopefully breath life into some of the villages of Central Paphos, making them more attractive to Cypriot families who want to work in Limassol.
Great Excavations
The terrain here has undergone a huge facelift. What is equally impressive is the area to the right of this, where excavated limestone has been dumped to form new hills.
Drainage
I am guessing the white structure is for a drain that will run underneath the motorway.
Motorway Crossing
In contrast, I think this will be a tunnel to accommodate the existing farm trail which runs over the course of the new motorway.
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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.
