Transport collapse occurred in the Larnaca region due to sewerage repair work. The flow of cars is redirected from the main street to secondary roads.
On secondary streets, cars get stuck in traffic jams, making noise and disturbing local residents.
The problem arose due to the closed road Meneu - Pervolia. This is the road to the coast between the Soros salt lake and Faros beach. These regions are one of the most popular holiday destinations among Cypriots, second only to Protaras in popularity. In the summer, many residents of the capital go to their summer homes, so traffic is always heavier here during the season. Repair work made the situation worse.
Traffic jams filled the streets of Eleftherias and Filias, which together form an L-shaped street on the plan. These are two narrow streets where about 20 families live. Since July 22, Eleftherias has been forced to handle much of this traffic flow as the main road is currently closed. The problem is that along with passenger vehicles, trucks use this street.
The combination of heavy traffic and residential areas poses potential risks for local residents, especially children. Drivers get nervous about traffic jams and often begin to behave inappropriately. Local residents reported that the car could drive through a playground or through a private agricultural field.
Therefore, residents in some places blocked the sidewalk with old furniture and boards, blocking the path for cars. Due to the dust raised by cars, the parked cars of the people living here are covered with a layer of dirt. According to Holger Gardner, who lives in the area, the solar panels have become less efficient, also due to the layer of dust.
The situation escalated on July 27, when two dozen local residents physically blocked the road. The next day the police intervened and traffic began to be regulated. “We have put up signs that say 'local residents only',” says Kypros Andronikou, mayor of Dromolaksi-Meneu.
All these drivers are technically breaking the law and can be fined. According to local authorities, it was never intended that Eleftherias-Filias would become an alternative route. Until recently, the street was generally a dead end, but recently local authorities covered the area connecting the street with the neighboring road with gravel, and it became possible to drive further along it. This was done to make travel easier for local residents, but now they themselves greatly regret this initiative of their mayor’s office.
The summer months were chosen for sewer repairs for a reason. No work can be carried out in the Salt Lakes area between January and July, as this would disturb the fragile ecosystem of the reservoir.
The text was prepared based on materials from Cyprus Mail
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