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Serious crash shuts Limassol-Paphos motorway at Episkopi

In-Cyprus · 2026-09-02

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• What happened: A serious traffic collision has closed part of the Limassol-Paphos motorway near Episkopi, with police diverting traffic to alternative routes. • Why it matters: The closure affects travel between major cities in Cyprus, potentially causing significant delays for drivers and impacting local traffic conditions. • What to watch next: Monitor updates from the Sovereign Base Areas Police and Cyprus Police for information on road conditions and when the motorway will reopen.

Local British BasesLimassolPaphosTop Newstraffic collision Serious crash shuts Limassol-Paphos motorway at Episkopi 787573958 1613583063702182 6740468311899883761 N Relevant News Serious crash shuts Limassol-Paphos motorway at Episkopi 2 September 2026 Freedom24 explores Geneva presence as part of long-term Swiss strategy 2 September 2026 Protected areas, or open house for anyone? 2 September 2026 newsroom 2 September 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber A serious collision has closed part of the Limassol-Paphos motorway near Episkopi. The Sovereign Base Areas Police, working with Cyprus Police, have temporarily closed the road from the Episkopi exit towards Paphos, after the tunnel, the Bases said. Traffic heading towards Paphos is being diverted onto the old Limassol-Paphos road via the Kantou exit. Drivers can also use the Erimi exit as an alternative route onto the old road. To rejoin the motorway, drivers can use the Avdimou entrance. Police officers are at the scene to assist and direct traffic. Drivers are urged to be careful and to follow police instructions. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Freedom24 explores Geneva presence as part of long-term Swiss strategy Protected areas, or open house for anyone? Incompetence and graft, that’s the problem. The rest is excuses. The 12% penalty needs a drastic cut Erhurman says sunken Kyrenia catamaran has been located Cyprus’s madness: tragedy first, action second Cabinet approves up to €45,000 in aid for August storm damage Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.

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