In preparation for the October 28 Parade in Nicosia, several traffic arrangements have been announced. Parking will be prohibited in multiple locations across the city starting from midnight on October 27. Traffic disruption will begin at 9 a.m. on October 28, with further interruptions at 9:30 a.m. Designated parking spaces have been provided, and city buses will have altered routes and stops on the parade day. Citizens are urged to comply with instructions from police officers and refrain from using drones during the event.
What are the traffic arrangements for the October 28 Parade in Nicosia?
In preparation for the October 28 Parade, several traffic arrangements have been announced. Starting from midnight on October 27, parking will be prohibited in multiple locations across Nicosia. Traffic disruption is expected to begin at 9 a.m. on October 28, with further interruptions at 9:30 a.m. Designated parking spaces have been provided. City buses will have altered routes and stops on the parade day. Citizens are urged to comply with instructions from police officers, including avoiding the northern part of Makarios III Avenue and refraining from using drones during the event.
In preparation for the upcoming October 28 Parade, the local Police Department has announced several critical traffic arrangements. This comprehensive guide seeks to provide all necessary details about these changes to help individuals plan their activities accordingly.
Announced Prohibitions and Interruptions
Starting from midnight on October 27, 2023, parking will be prohibited in multiple locations across Nicosia. These include Archbishopric Square, Korai Street, Isokratous Street, Zenon Kitieos Street, Konstantinou Palaiologou Avenue, Homeros Avenue, Vyronos Avenue, Michalaki Karoli Street, and Evagorou Avenue.
Traffic disruption is expected to begin at 9 a.m. on October 28, 2023. Specific areas affected include Homeros Avenue – from its intersection with Aigyptou Street to Eleftherias Square. Vyronos Avenue will also be disrupted from the Museum lights up to its intersection with Griva Digeni Street.
At 9:30 a.m., further traffic interruption is anticipated on the parade’s axis, involving Vyronos Avenue, Homeros Avenue, Michalaki Karoli Street, and Demosthenis Severis Avenue heading towards Grigori Afxentiou Avenue.
Designated Parking Spaces for the Parade Day
To accommodate visitors and participants of the October 28 Parade, official parking spaces have been designated at:
1. Davila trench parking space
2. Parking area near the trench, below the Municipal Hall
3. Tripoli parking space, located opposite the Holiday Inn
4. Parking space situated near Kolokasis opening
City Bus Routes and Stops on Parade Day
On the day of the parade, after 9:30 a.m., Nicosia city buses coming from areas like Strovolos, Lakatamia, Anthoupolis, Parisinos, Egkomi, Agios Dometios, and Agios Pavlos will drop off and pick up passengers at the parking space on Rigenis Street, near the Solomos statue, via Pafos and Kyinira Streets.
Additionally, buses coming from Pallouriotissa, Kaimakli, Aglantzia, Dasoupolis, and Latsia will drop off and pick up passengers at the Kaniggos Bridge, near the “NO” kiosk.
Citizen Compliance and Advisory
Given the changes in traffic arrangements, citizens are urged to comply with the instructions of on-duty police officers. Notably, the public should avoid using the entire northern part of Makarios III Avenue for their vehicle traffic due to new configurations that have been implemented.
For those planning to attend the parade, attendees are requested to stay on the sidewalks to ensure the smooth and unobstructed passage of the participants. Drivers are also advised to adhere to the instructions of police officers during the aforementioned disruptions.
Lastly, it should be noted that the use of unmanned aircraft, commonly known as “drones,” is strictly prohibited during the event.
In simple terms, there will be a parade on October 28 in the city of Nicosia. To prepare for the parade, there are some traffic changes. Starting from midnight on October 27, parking will not be allowed in certain areas of the city. On the day of the parade, there will be disruptions to the traffic starting at 9 a.m. and more disruptions at 9:30 a.m. There are designated parking spaces for people attending the parade. The city buses will also have different routes and stops on the day of the parade. People are advised to follow the instructions of the police officers and not use drones during the event.
