Numerous main roads in Paphos are either closed to traffic, full of potholes or the site of major road works and diversions, much to the annoyance of motorists and local officials.

The problems have been made worse by torrential rain and storms. Many of the road works are a result of major upgrades to the town's sewerage system. Local councilor Polis Polydorou, who is also a member of SABBA, the sewerage board committee responsible for the works, said “I have personally raised the issue of the problems with the roads at the last meeting of the committee, and stressed that there is a serious problem with finishing the road after works,” he said.

A large part of the problem, said Polydorou, is that contractors are not filling the holes in the roads properly. “Or if they do, they are leaving them open for excessive amounts of time first.” There are four different major contractors undertaking phase two of the extensive sewerage project, and they in turn have employed numerous sub contractors. The work will cost an estimated €120 million.