Cyprus Mail6 Aug 2026

New Larnaca Dhekelia road opens after 26 year wait

The new Larnaca Dhekelia road has opened to traffic after some 26 years of planning, with authorities on Thursday heralding the €14.8 million project as a major upgrade for accessibility and tourism in the area.

The third phase of the project delivers a 3.25-kilometre main road with four traffic lanes, together with 4.5 kilometres of service roads....

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