Water infrastructure repairs cause road closures and supply disruptions in Nicosia district

Recent maintenance and emergency repairs on the water supply network in the Nicosia district have led to localized road closures and service interruptions. On August 25, 2026, the Nicosia Water Development Board (EOA) announced a water supply shutdown in Kokkinotrimithia to facilitate the connection of new pipelines, with completion expected by midday on August 26.

Separately, on August 27, 2026, a sudden malfunction in the water network forced the closure of streets in Kato Deftera. Specifically, Archbishop Makarios Street, from its intersection with K. Misiaouli Street towards Lapatsa, and Chryssospiliotissis Street remain closed to traffic. Local police have issued an urgent advisory urging drivers to utilize alternative routes and adhere to temporary road markings while technical crews work to restore the damaged infrastructure.

These incidents highlight ongoing efforts to modernize and repair water systems across the Nicosia region. Authorities are working to restore normal traffic flow and utility services, though no specific timeline for the full reopening of the closed streets in Kato Deftera has been released beyond the completion of repairs.