Filenews 30 January 2026 -by Vassos Vassiliou
The contractor, who undertook the improvement of the existing Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road with a one-year contract, has requested a time extension and financial compensation of 6 months.
The request has been examined on December 15, 2025 and the Sectional Committee for Changes and Claims (TEAA) decided to approve the granting of a justified extension of 28 days, without financial compensation.
The above is recorded by the Minister of Transport, Mr. Alexis Vafeadis, in response to a relevant question by the MP of Paphos of AKEL, Mr. Valentinos Fakontis.
The answer states that the amount of the Contract is €3,479,748.00 + VAT and its execution period is 12 months. As the minister explains, the works started on 13/01/2025 and based on the Contract they must (i.e. should) be completed on 12/1/2026. The Contractor has been paid the amount of €794,229.95 + VAT, for works up to and including the month of July and is expected to submit the necessary supporting documents for the works he has carried out until November (2025) in order to forward his payments.
Mr. Vafeadis adds that the remaining amount of the Contract, in relation to the completion time of the Project, is fictitious as the bulk of the remaining works are asphalt works that have a particularly increased cost compared to the already executed works that mainly concerned excavations and embankments.
The minister also announces that instructions have been given for minor modifications to the project and optimization of the methodology for connecting the new constructions with the existing road surface (terraces) in the areas where the new uphill lanes are being built.
The minister also states the following:
- The project concerns the improvement of sections on the existing Paphos – Polis Chrysochous road (B7). This road starts from Paphos and passes through Mesogi, Tsada, Stroumbi, Giolou, ending in Polis Chrysochous. It includes, among other things, the construction of two additional traffic lanes and other improvement works. Most of the small interventions, which concern the construction of shallow grooves lined with concrete, the lifting of walls, etc., have been completed. The completion of the 2 major interventions in the areas of Tsada and Giolou is pending, where uphill lanes are being built that will allow the safe overtaking of slow-moving vehicles.
- As far as the project is concerned, instructions have been given for minor modifications and optimization of the methodology for connecting the new constructions with the existing road surface (terraces) in the areas where the new uphill lanes are being constructed.
- The Contractor has requested a time extension and financial compensation of 6 months. The request has been examined on December 15, 2025 and the TEAA (Sectional Committee for Changes and Claims) decided to approve the granting of a justified extension of 28 days, without financial compensation.
- Throughout the duration of the Contract, both the Director of the Public Works Department, the First Executive Engineer (Execution & Supervision) and the Paphos District Engineer are in constant communication and have regular meetings with the Contractor in order to resolve any problems that may arise in the Project. Based on the above, it is estimated that the Project can be completed and delivered by the end of February 2026.
- Regarding safe movement on the road, along the entire length of the road on which works are being carried out, temporary signage has been placed (traffic signs, removable safety barriers, cones, etc.), to ensure the safety of the construction site staff and passing vehicles. The temporary signage does not prevent smooth traffic and there is unhindered movement on both lanes of the road along the entire length of the works. Safety measures are systematically checked and where required, the assistance and guidance of the District Labour Inspection Office is requested."
