Stalled construction of the Paphos to Polis Chrysochous road project

The infrastructure project connecting Paphos and Polis Chrysochous remains stalled as of October 2026, two years after the government unilaterally terminated its contract with the construction company. This decision followed explicit assurances by President Nikos Christodoulides on October 21, 2024, that the project would proceed regardless of challenges. Despite these promises, the government canceled the contract on November 11, 2024, just 21 days later, without securing an alternative plan for completion.

Currently, the project is effectively abandoned, and the tender process for its completion has been canceled. The situation highlights a broader cycle of political indecision and administrative failure surrounding this road, which has faced delays for over two decades. While local residents and stakeholders continue to demand progress, the government's recent actions have resulted in a complete lack of clarity regarding the future of the connection, deepening the frustration of those who have waited years for this essential infrastructure.