Scheduled tunnel maintenance and traffic congestion on Cyprus motorways

Maintenance work is scheduled on the Limassol–Paphos motorway tunnel heading towards Paphos from Monday, 16 November, through Friday, 20 November 2026. The tunnel will be closed daily between 8:00 and 19:00 to ensure structural integrity and safety. During these hours, traffic heading to Paphos will be diverted through the adjacent tunnel, which will operate with two-way traffic. The route is expected to return to normal operations every evening at 19:00.

Separately, authorities reported increased traffic and congestion on the Nicosia–Limassol motorway near Moni on 15 November due to road accidents. Additionally, ongoing infrastructure maintenance, including the replacement of informational signs and cleaning of drainage gullies, continues on various motorway segments, including the Larnaca Airport–Paralimni route, until late December 2026. Police advise all motorists to reduce speed, maintain safe distances, and strictly adhere to temporary road markings to prevent further incidents.

Drivers are encouraged to stay updated on road work schedules as they may affect transit times across the island. The police continue to monitor traffic flow and respond to incidents to ensure public safety throughout the week.