Construction of Nicosia Ring Road's Phase B3 Initiates: €29.92 Million undertaking slated for August 2025
The Nicosia Ring Road project, a significant part of President Nikos Christodoulides's major infrastructure development plan, is expected to be completed by 2026. This ambitious plan includes over €1 billion worth of projects aimed at transforming Nicosia and its suburbs, with key infrastructure projects, including the Nicosia Ring Road, anticipated for completion around 2025-2026 [1][2].
The Nicosia Ring Road, approximately 32 km long and incorporating over 23 km of primary and secondary roads linked through 16 junctions, is designed to enhance the connectivity and accessibility of the capital with surrounding areas. Phase B3, signed recently, focuses on connecting Archiepiskopou Makariou III Avenue (E902) in Lakatamia with the existing Nicosia-Palaichori road (E903) in Deftera. This phase involves the construction of a new 2.15 km four-lane highway, along with additional works such as the installation of a stormwater drainage system, undergrounding of all utility and telecommunications infrastructure, and the restoration of local road networks affected by the works [3].
The construction of Phase B3 is scheduled to begin in August 2025, with a total project cost for this phase amounting to €29.92 million plus VAT [4]. Tendering for Phase C of the project, with an estimated construction cost of €85 million plus VAT, is planned for the future [5].
The project's benefits extend beyond improved connectivity. It aims to reduce travel time and costs, improve road safety, and promote sustainable transportation. By strengthening the cohesion of the national road network, it bridges the gap between three key motorways (A1, A9, A10), enhancing the overall transportation infrastructure in the region [6].
The Nicosia Ring Road project is being carried out in stages, with eight separate construction contracts. The contract for Phase B3 was awarded following an open tender procedure [7]. The construction of a bridge over the Pedieos river and a 160 m bridge over the same river are also part of the project [8].
The project is anticipated to deliver environmental and socio-economic benefits, contributing to the overall development and modernisation of Nicosia and its suburbs [9]. With the first phase, A1, already completed and opened to traffic in August 2024 [10], the progress of the Nicosia Ring Road project is a testament to the commitment to improving infrastructure in Cyprus.
- The Nicosia Ring Road project, planned for completion by 2026, is a significant part of President Nikos Christodoulides's major infrastructure development plan, which also includes real-estate and financial industry improvements in Cyprus.
- Phase B3 of the Nicosia Ring Road project, due to begin construction in August 2025, focuses on investing in a new 2.15 km four-lane highway linked to Archiepiskopou Makariou III Avenue (E902) and the existing Nicosia-Palaichori road (E903), with an estimated cost of €29.92 million plus VAT.
- The Nicosia Ring Road project is designed to enhance real-estate values not only in Nicosia but also in neighboring suburbs by improving transportation infrastructure, promoting sustainable transportation options, and reducing travel time and costs.
- With the EU's support, the Nicosia Ring Road project aims to strengthen the cohesion of the national road network, bridging the gap between three key motorways (A1, A9, A10), and ultimately boosting the region's overall transportation infrastructure.
- The completion of the Nicosia Ring Road project will contribute to the overall development and modernization of Nicosia and its suburbs, marking a milestone in Cyprus's commitment to improving infrastructure and bolstering its real-estate industry.
