March 29th, 2024

Roads to Troodos closed due to snowfall

All roads to Troodos are closed to all vehicles due to heavy snowfall, police said on Saturday.

The announcement was issued at 1pm.

Earlier, police issued an announcement concerning the road network across the island

Closed roads:

Paphos District:

Nata – Holetria, and Kelokedara-Nata closed due to the overflow of Xeros river

Roads open for four-wheel drive vehicles or those equipped with snow chains:

Limassol

All roads to Troodos mountain

Nicosia

• Pedoulas – Prodromos • Prodromos – Platres • Prodromos – Lemythou • Kakopetria – Pinewood – Pedoulas • Palechori – Sykopetra • Palechori – Agros • Polystipos – Livadia – Alithinou • Polystipos – Chandria • Polystipos – Lagoudera – Saranti • Polystipos – Alona • Fterikoudi – Alona • Macheras – Kionia • Lazanias – Macheras

Larnaca

• Odou – Farmakas • Vavatsinia – Macheras

Police said frost should be expected on the surface of mountainous roads in the early morning hours and urged drivers to be extra careful and consult with the authorities.