Works are progressing rapidly in Limassol to further upgrade the pilot pedestrian and cycling corridor along Aktaia Odos, with the latest addition being a bridge that will connect the area to the city’s port.
The bridge is being installed above the delta of the Garyllis river and will link Aktaia Odos to the wider port area, opening the way for improved access to Limassol’s western neighbourhoods. In recent weeks, the area has also undergone extensive cleaning operations and the demolition of illegal structures. Dozens of mature pine trees have been planted along the pedestrian route, giving a new appearance to what was once a neglected part of the city.
Further interventions are expected in the coming period, with a particular focus on expanding green spaces. Next to the bridge, dozens of eucalyptus trees are scheduled to be planted as part of efforts to restore and enhance the area.
Temporary structure to open within a week
The bridge is currently in the installation phase and will take the form of a temporary metal structure designed to be implemented quickly, keeping costs low while delivering a significant impact. Work began about a week ago and is expected to take roughly another week before the bridge is completed and opened to the public.
Before construction began, significant works were carried out to clean the bed of the Garyllis river and reinforce its banks. These interventions have already improved the condition of the site, which until recently had been abandoned and filled with waste.
Extending the cycling route
The total cost of the bridge is estimated at around €20,000, covering both the metal structure and its installation over the Garyllis river delta. The crossing will be accessible to both pedestrians and cyclists, extending the cycling route that was created about a year ago but until now ended at Alexandrias Street.
Once the bridge opens, the cycling path will continue to the end of Aktaia Odos. Small additional works will then follow to connect it with the existing network of pedestrian and cycling routes near Limassol’s new port. When completed, the city will have a continuous pedestrian and cycling corridor that could eventually stretch all the way to Lady’s Mile.
Preparations ahead of international climate conference
The Limassol municipality is working intensively to complete the project and further beautify the area through cleaning and tree planting so that everything is ready before March 19.
On that day, and the following one, the large international conference organised by Limassol municipality on the “Cities Mission 2030” and climate neutrality will take place at The Warehouse (formerly SODAP). The event, held under the auspices of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union, will bring together dozens of experts working on climate neutrality and sustainable urban development.