Preparations begin for two new crossing points in Cyprus

Technical preparations have commenced for the opening of two new crossing points in Cyprus, following a landmark agreement reached on November 9, 2026, between leaders Christodoulides and Ozersay under the mediation of Maria Holguin. The new crossings are planned for the Louroujina–Lymbia and Kambos–Karavostasi routes.

The Greek Cypriot side of the Technical Committee on Crossing Points is holding preparatory meetings this week to outline the required infrastructure, with a full meeting of the committee scheduled for next week. Technical experts, including civil engineers, architects, and surveyors, will conduct on-site inspections to assess routes and land ownership. The Louroujina–Lymbia project involves a short route of approximately 299 meters, while the Kambos–Karavostasi route is more complex, requiring the conversion of an existing unpaved track into a standard road.

Considerable work is expected within the United Nations-controlled buffer zone, necessitating coordination with UNFICYP. Local residents and officials, such as the Deputy Mayor of Lymbia, have expressed general support, anticipating commercial benefits, though some have highlighted the need for traffic management. The project is seen as a significant step toward ending isolation for residents in the Kambos region and improving inter-communal connectivity.