New Strovolos road poses fall risk to homes below, public works says fix is coming

Local Nicosiaroad safetyTop Newstransport New Strovolos road poses fall risk to homes below, public works says fix is coming New Strovolos Road Poses Fall Risk To Homes Below, Public Works Says Fix Is Coming Relevant News New Strovolos road poses fall risk to homes below, public works says fix is coming 20 June 2026 Man arrested after knife attack leaves victim in serious condition 20 June 2026 Motorcyclist killed in collision with minibus in Limassol 20 June 2026 Fanis Makrides 20 June 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber A safety hazard has been identified on Argyroupoleos Avenue in Strovolos, where a newly opened road runs up to 2.5 metres above the backyards of adjacent homes with no protective barrier along its full length. Phileleftheros visited the site and confirmed the hazard after a local resident brought it to the paper’s attention. A vehicle losing control on the road could plunge into the backyards below. At least ten homes are affected — five duplex units on the left side of the road heading from Lakatamia towards GSP, according to a resident who spoke to Phileleftheros. One resident told the paper: “We are now afraid to sit on our back verandas. We used to sit there, but we could see cars passing level with our heads.” The Department of Public Works is aware of the issue and is already working on a solution, Phileleftheros established. Executing engineer Giorgos Xipsitis confirmed the problem was identified during construction. “We identified it in the early stages and a solution is already being put in place,” he said. A metal protective structure is to be installed, and Xipsitis said the cost would be minor relative to the total project spend. Xipsitis also addressed the absence of a noise barrier. He explained that none was included in the original design because Argyroupoleos Avenue is not a motorway, but said a recommendation would be made to carry out an acoustic study to determine whether noise pollution levels require action. Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades and Deputy Director of Public Works Stelios Zervos are both aware of the matter. Argyroupoleos Avenue opened on June 4 as part of a broader road improvement project covering Hippocrates, Argyroupoleos and part of Tseriou Avenue in Strovolos. The four-lane road connects Tseriou Avenue, via a new roundabout, to the GSP roundabout and the Nicosia–Limassol motorway. The project, carried out by the IACOVOU-CYFIELD (A) J.V. consortium, had a total contracted value of €25,787,000 excluding VAT. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Man arrested after knife attack leaves victim in serious condition Motorcyclist killed in collision with minibus in Limassol Cyprus weather: scattered storms, highs of 33C Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire in Lebanon after deadly overnight strikes Overnight pharmacies on Thursday, June 19 Police investigate incident after two masked men spotted outside Kiti bank (photos) HSTikkyTokky livestreams Ayia Napa brawl to millions as police question two Britons Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.