The groundbreaking ceremony for a new cloverleaf junction, which will be an extension of the Lefkoşa Northern Ring Road project, is set to be laid today. The ceremony which will take place at 3 o’clock on Wednesday afternoon will also be attended by Türkiye’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloğlu.

According to information provided to the Turkish Agency Cyprus (TAK) by Kazım Kafaoğlu, Director of the Highways Department, the project aims to divert transit traffic away from the city center.

This will facilitate smoother traffic flow within Lefkoşa and improve connectivity between Lefkoşa and other major areas, including Gazimağusa, Güzelyurt, and Girne.

The new cloverleaf junction will be located between the Girne Overpass Junction and the Alayköy-Kanlıköy connection road.

The continuation of the Lefkoşa Northern Ring Road is designed to be 4,600 meters long with a platform width of 23 meters, adhering to the standards of a divided highway.

The project includes a total of five junctions: four modern roundabouts and one grade-separated junction, aimed at enhancing traffic efficiency and safety.