Plans initiated to open new crossing points in Cyprus

Following a breakthrough agreement announced on November 9, 2026, by Maria Holguin, President Nikos Christodoulides, and Tufan Erhurman, preparations have officially begun for the opening of two new crossing points: Lympia-Louroujina and Kampos-Karavostasi. Giorgos Kasoulides, the Greek Cypriot head of the Bicommunal Technical Committee on Crossings, announced that expert teams, including civil engineers, architects, and surveyors, are preparing to conduct site visits and topographical surveys to determine the final routes.

The technical specifications for the routes have been mapped, with the Kampos crossing spanning approximately two kilometers from Kourvoula to Ambelikou, and the Lympia-Louroujina route covering a distance of 299.14 meters. The project aims to end the isolation of local residents, particularly in Kampos, and stimulate commercial activity. Officials noted that the most complex aspect of the initiative involves construction work within the Buffer Zone, requiring continuous coordination between both communities.

While local residents in Lympia expressed optimism regarding potential economic benefits, they have requested the construction of a perimeter road to manage traffic flow. The committee plans to engage in ongoing consultations with residents as the projects move into the execution phase, pending further coordination within the United Nations-monitored Buffer Zone.