Parliament's transport committee heard that the upgraded Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road suffers from surface defects and serious delays, with the ministry unable to say when work will finish or what it will cost.
The meteorological department has issued a yellow warning for isolated but intense thunderstorms from 9pm Thursday until 5pm Friday, with hail and strong winds possible.
A vehicle caught fire while moving in the Kato Moni area of Nicosia district on Wednesday evening. The driver escaped unharmed, and firefighters brought the blaze under control.
Police across Cyprus stopped 597 vehicles and checked 777 people overnight, making three arrests and issuing 314 traffic reports, including 89 for speeding.
Low pressure will bring cloud, rain and thunderstorms to Cyprus until Friday, with hail possible during storms and a high of 34C inland, the met department says.
A fire broke out in the Monastiria area of Droushia, near Paphos, on Wednesday evening. Crews have brought it under control, but steep terrain and darkness are slowing the work.
