Police in Cyprus announced a series of traffic restrictions and parking bans in Nicosia ahead of October 28th’s national celebration events, which include a service at the Apostolos Varnavas Cathedral and a military parade.
Parking restrictions will be in effect from midnight on October 27, 2024, with vehicle parking prohibited in the following locations: Square of the Archbishopric, Korai Street, Isokratous Street, Zenonos Kitieos Street, Konstantinou Palaiologou Avenue, Omirou Avenue, Vyronos Avenue, Michalaki Karaoli Street, and Evagorou Avenue.
On the day of the parade, traffic disruptions will begin at 9 a.m., affecting Omirou Avenue from Egyptou Street to Eleftheria Square, and Vyronos Avenue from Museum traffic lights to Grivas Digeni Avenue. Further closures are planned along the parade route starting at 9:30 a.m., including Vyronos Avenue, Omirou Avenue, Michalaki Karaoli Street, and Demosthenis Severis Avenue toward Grigoris Afxentiou Avenue.
Temporary parking areas for parade attendees include:
- Davilla Moat parking lot
- Municipal Hall parking near the moat
- Parking near the Fire Service
- Kolokasi area parking
After 9:30 a.m., public buses from Strovolos, Lakatamia, Anthoupolis, Parissinos, Engomi, Agios Dometios, and Agios Pavlos will pick up and drop off passengers on Rigenis Street near the Solomos statue. Buses from Pallouriotissa, Kaimakli, Aglantzia, Dasoupolis, and Latsia will use the Kaningos Bridge near the OXI kiosk.
Authorities remind the public to cooperate with on-duty officers and avoid restricted zones. The northern section of Makarios III Avenue will also be inaccessible due to recent renovations, spanning from Nicosia Central Police Station to Evagorou Avenue.
Attendees are encouraged to remain on the sidewalks to allow for an uninterrupted parade flow. Furthermore, the use of drones is prohibited during the events for public safety.
