traffic
The transport ministry will soon bring legislation regulating the matter of traffic violations by drivers of rentals. Prepared by the Road Transport Department, the bill...
Part of Tseri Ave to close for five months due to ringroad works
A section of Tseri avenue will close to traffic on Wednesday for about five months to allow for construction works of the Nicosia ringroad, the...
Nicosians urged to get on their bikes this Sunday
The public has been asked to join the ‘CYcling in the city 2022’ event to promote bikes as a means of transport and exercise. The...
Emissions likely caused around 238 premature deaths in 2017, UNic modelling shows
Researchers from the University of Nicosia (UNic) has found that as many as 238 people likely lost their lives in 2017 due to emissions from...
Ongoing misery for motorists as authorities plead for patience
New works on the Nicosia-Limassol highway are causing a headache for motorists as authorities plead for patience. Speaking to Alphanews, road safety officer, George Milis,...
Routine maintenance works on Nicosia-Limassol highway
The public works department has announced that road cleaning will be carried out on Saturday between 6am and 1pm on the Nicosia – Limassol highway....
Extra police patrols over holiday weekend
Police expect heavy traffic due to Green Monday excursions and will be taking mitigating measures to avoid accidents and congestion. There will be increased patrolling...
Heavy rains and road closures, police urge caution
Heavy rainfall Wednesday morning is affecting commuters in Larnaca and Limassol. Police report limited visibility and slippery roads, especially along the highway sections near Germasogeia...
Some mountain roads open only to 4X4s and vehicles with snow chains
Some mountain roads were closed on Sunday to vehicles other than 4X4 and those with snow chains, police said. These roads are: Prodromos-Troodos, Platres-Troodos, Karvouna-Troodos,...
Road closures due to snowfall and rockslides in mountains
Several roads were closed on Wednesday morning as snow fell in the mountainous areas of the island, including villages in the Nicosia district. Apart from...