Aerial view of a rural area with roads, buildings, and fields.

Agios Dometios/Metahan Crossing Expansion

Project Title 
Agios Dometios/Metahan Crossing Expansion
Overall Objective 
To improve the flow of vehicles and pedestrians crossing by expanding the Agios Dometios/Metahan Crossing point.
Output
Agios Dometios/Metahan Crossing expanded.
Location
Nicosia, Cyprus
Type of investment
Construction works
Description of investment

The intended works will encompass:

  • Excavation works;
  • Earthworks;
  • Paving;
  • Electrical and mechanical works; and
  • Landscaping.

The boundaries of the project are limited to an area within the UN Buffer Zone.

Intended beneficiary
Direct beneficiaries: Turkish Cypriot community and Greek Cypriot community of Nicosia and its surroundings

Indirect beneficiaries: Turkish Cypriot community and Greek Cypriot community
Scope of works

Traffic at the Agios Dometios/Metahan crossing has been increasing in recent years. It has now reached its maximum capacity. The result is that vehicle queues are very long and crossing time can sometimes exceed 2 hours, especially during the weekends.

Actions taken by UNDP
  1. Preparation of the designs
    The preparation of the Terms of Reference for the design services was completed in mid-February 2025. The procurement for the design services will be launched at the beginning of March. It is expected that the contract will be signed in April and with the designs being finalised in June 2025.

  2. Procurement of works
    ITB expected to be launched in June 2025
    Procurement process expected to be completed by July 2025.
  3. Implementation
    Expected contract signature: Beginning of August 2025
    Expected completion of works: October 2025