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Police on Alert as Frost and Snow Hit Troodos Mountains

Published January 15, 2026, 06:23

Police are on alert due to the new cold snap and the expected increase in traffic to Troodos over the weekend. The roads Karvounas–Troodos, Prodromou–Troodos, and Platron–Troodos are open only to four-wheel drive vehicles and those with anti-slip chains due to frost and low temperatures. A special operational plan has been drawn up with increased police presence to facilitate and ensure the safety of the public. Drivers are urged to travel at low speeds, maintain distances, avoid parking and walking on the road network, and comply with police announcements. It is reminded that road slipperiness is likely in mountainous and semi-mountainous areas.