A contract for the construction of Larnaca’s central bus station, valued at €6.38 million plus VAT, was signed on Monday at the transport ministry.

The ministry said the project constitutes “a key infrastructure for upgrading public transport and promoting sustainable urban mobility” in the Larnaca district.

According to the announcement, the decision to proceed with the project followed the preparation of Larnaca’s Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan, which identified the central bus station as a core component among the most effective measures to improve public transport.

The station will be built on state-owned land in the marina area, a location chosen to ensure sufficient space for infrastructure development, better traffic organisation and integration with wider developments in the area.

Designed as a modern interchange hub, the station will serve urban, intercity and regional routes, while also offering direct connections to Larnaca airport.

The ministry said the project aims to reduce reliance on private cars and contribute to national and European sustainable mobility targets.

The contract was signed on behalf of the Republic by acting director of the Public Works Department Stelios Zervos and on behalf of Iacovou Group Ltd by Alkis Iacovou.

Work on the project is expected to begin around mid-May 2026.

“The signing of the contract marks an important step towards the implementation of an infrastructure project that will improve daily life for citizens and strengthen public transport,” the ministry said, adding that the new station is expected to become a key reference point for mobility in Larnaca, helping to ease traffic congestion and enhance quality of life.

The project is being implemented under the Thaleia 2021-2027 cohesion policy programme, co-funded by the European Union.