Work is currently underway on Trozena's iron bridge, which has received its first maintenance in over thirty years. The road leading to the abandoned village is expected to reopen to the public by the end of October. This historic structure serves the communities of Trozena and Gerovasa as well as vine growers from Arsos who maintain vineyards and orchards in the surrounding area. The wooden deck was already replaced following a formal tender process, allowing workers to begin the critical restoration phase.
Current efforts focus on removing rust from the metal framework, inspecting the foundations, and applying fresh paint to the iron structure. To protect the public during repairs, large rocks have been positioned in front of the bridge so no vehicles may cross until work is complete. Community leader Giannakis Giannaki explained to Phileleftheros that the project followed a direct request from the Gerovasa-Trozena Community Council to the Limassol District Administration. The council operates under the jurisdiction of the Arsos Community Council and emphasized that nobody had previously closed the bridge because the residents wanted it maintained.
The bridge was constructed between 1959 and 1960 by an English engineer using a standard British design featuring a metal frame supported by a wooden deck on beams. It spans only a few metres between the banks of a tributary of the Diarizos river, giving the impression that it floats above the water. Designed to connect the villages of Trozena and Gerovasa while serving agricultural producers, the structure permits only one vehicle at a time and limits the total load to eight tonnes. This careful approach ensures safety while the iron frame is strengthened and the surroundings are restored.