Exploring Traffic Dynamics: Limassol Bypass Tops Cyprus Road Congestion

by News Editor

April 8, 2025

Recent data has unveiled the magnitude of traffic congestion on Cyprus’s key roads, with the Limassol bypass emerging as the busiest route on the island.Official statistics from the Department of Public Works for 2024 reveal that the Limassol bypass sees an average of 90,350 vehicles daily. This critical highway runs through the coastal city, connecting several roundabouts, with measurements taken around Ayios Athanasios.

Pressure Points And Population Growth

This route is primarily two lanes in each direction with a speed limit of 80 km/h, though rush hour sees speeds plummet due to bumper-to-bumper tailbacks often spanning kilometers.

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The rapid population growth and real estate expansion north of the highway have intensified the bypass’s role as a vital connector for residents commuting to and from their homes.

Monitoring And Future Improvements

Currently, 60 traffic detectors are operational across Cyprus, and 40 more are planned to be deployed on main roads and highways. These detectors log vehicle numbers, types, and speeds, helping identify congestion points like Limassol and Nicosia.

Other Key Areas: Following the Limassol bypass, the Nicosia-Limassol motorway is the second most congested, hosting 83,000 vehicles daily near Latsia. Other busy stretches include the Nicosia-Limassol highway at Pareklisia, with 43,400 vehicles, and the Nicosia-Larnaca motorway near Rizoelia, handling 36,800 transits daily.

Understanding these dynamics is crucial for urban planning and developing sustainable solutions to manage traffic flow effectively.

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Only 1% Of Cyprus Farms Use Precision Farming Technologies

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 24, 2026

Cyprus remains one of the European Union’s least digitised agricultural economies, with just 1% of farms using precision farming technologies in 2023, according to Eurostat.

The findings come as the EU continues to encourage the adoption of digital tools aimed at improving agricultural productivity, efficiency and sustainability.

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Internet Access Expands, But Digital Uptake Lags

Internet access has improved across the bloc, although adoption remains uneven. Eurostat found that 43% of EU farms had internet access in 2023, with northern and central European countries leading the way.

Denmark, Germany, Slovakia, Latvia, the Czech Republic and Austria all reported internet access rates above 90%.

Greater connectivity, however, has not translated into widespread digital adoption. Farm management information systems, which help farmers manage day-to-day operations, were used by only about 11% of EU farms. France was a notable exception, with around 60% of farms using the technology.

Precision Farming Concentrated In Larger Operations

Robotics adoption also remained relatively limited, with only about 7% of EU farms using robotic technologies. Overall, around 18% of farms with utilised agricultural area employed at least one precision farming technology or practice in 2023.

These included robotics for plant protection, band spraying, variable-rate application, precision crop monitoring and soil analysis. Despite representing fewer than one in five farms, these holdings accounted for around 44% of the EU’s utilised agricultural area.

The figures suggest that precision farming remains concentrated among larger agricultural businesses, where investment in digital technologies is typically easier to support.

Cyprus Lags Behind EU Leaders

Luxembourg, Finland and Estonia recorded the highest shares of utilised agricultural area managed by farms using precision farming technologies, each exceeding 75%.

At the other end of the ranking, Cyprus recorded just 1%, while Greece and Romania reported between 10% and 15%. The results indicate that Cyprus remains at an early stage of digital adoption in agriculture, even as precision farming becomes more widespread across parts of the European Union.

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