A8 motorway (Cyprus)
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| Limassol–Saittas Αυτοκινητόδρομος Λεμεσού–Σαίττα | ||||
| Major junctions | ||||
| From | Polemidia | |||
| To | Saittas | |||
| Location | ||||
| Country | Cyprus | |||
| Regions | Limassol District | |||
| Highway system | ||||
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A8 is a highway under construction which is planned to connect the city of Limassol with the mountain region Saittas.
Project phases
[edit]First phase
[edit]Phase A1 of the Limassol-Saitta motorway project focuses on the section between Polemidia and Palodia, spanning approximately 3.6 kilometres (2.2 mi). This phase involves the construction of essential infrastructure, including four roundabouts, a pedestrian crossing, an underpass, and retaining walls. The project, with an estimated cost of €26,126,000 + VAT, commenced construction on 19 September 2020, originally slated for completion by 13 March 2023.[1][2]
Second phase
[edit]The anticipated second phase of the Limassol-Saitta motorway project has faced postponements, with its commencement now projected for 2025 instead of the initially planned 2024 start. Budgetary allocations for the year 2024 indicate a mere €50,000 earmarked for studies, reflecting a delay in crucial preparatory steps such as awaiting plans from the Land Registry and pending environmental assessments. Exacerbating the situation, unresolved issues with expropriations and environmental considerations, notably within NATURA-designated areas, have surfaced, necessitating additional studies and approvals.[1]
History
[edit]The Limassol-Saïtta motorway project consists of multiple phases, with Phase A commencing construction on 19 September 2020. Originally slated for completion by 13 March 2023, Phase A has faced extensions due to unforeseen challenges, with the latest extension pushing the completion date to mid-2024. Meanwhile, Phase B, scheduled for initiation in 2025, has also been impacted by delays.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Επίσκεψη Υπουργού Μεταφορών, Επικοινωνιών και Έργων και μελών της αρμόδιας Κοινοβουλευτικής Επιτροπής σε υπό εξέλιξη έργα στην Λεμεσό" [Visit of the Minister of Transport, Communications and Works and members of the competent Parliamentary Committee to ongoing projects in Limassol]. Υπουργείο Μεταφορών, Επικοινωνίων και Έργων (in Greek). 15 April 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ "Projects worth €370 million to revitalise mountain areas". Cyprus Mail. 29 May 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ Χατζηαποστολου, Παναγιωτης (20 October 2023). "Αυτοκινητόδρομος Λεμεσού–Σαϊττά: Οι απαλλοτριώσεις εκκρεμούν από το 2013" [Limassol–Saitta Motorway: Expropriations pending since 2013]. Politis (in Greek). Retrieved 6 May 2024.
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