Morning update on the road network situation Which roads are dangerous and which are closed What you need to know if you are visiting the mountains
In the mountainous areas, due to the prevailing weather conditions, roads are open ONLY for vehicles equipped with anti-slip chains or with drive on all four wheels:
- Prodromos - Troodos
- Platron - Troodos
- Karvouna - Troodos
- Pedoula - Prodromos
- Pedoula - Pinewood - Kakopetria
- Prodromos - Platron
- Kakopetrias - Karvounas
In the other mountainous areas the roads are open for all vehicles, However, due to frost they have become very slippery and dangerous.
Police recommend special attention to those travelling on the road network in mountainous areas, and vehicle drivers are advised to drive at a safe, low speed, maintain a safe distance from vehicles ahead, and give way to other passing drivers where necessary.
In general, those travelling on the road network are advised to comply with traffic signs and observe the road traffic code to avoid road accidents.
It should be noted that the situation on the road network is variable due to the winter conditions prevailing. Before travelling, the public is advised to be informed about the situation on the road network, including through the notices of the Police, as published on the information website www.cypruspolicenews.com, in the Road Network category, on the Police's social media accounts on Twitter and Facebook, as well as on the "Cyprus Police" application.
Closed part of Makarios in Nicosia
Closed for traffic, due to works, will be today part of Makarios Avenue in Nicosia. Specifically, due to paving works, the road will be closed until 5am tomorrow Monday 31/1/2022.
The section of Makarios Avenue, which is closed, extends from the light-controlled junction of the avenue with Aglantzia Avenue, up to its junction with Drama Street.
Drivers heading towards the centre of Nicosia are advised to use Armenia Avenue, while drivers heading towards the exit of the capital are advised to use Agia Paraskevi Street.
Drivers travelling on Kennedy Avenue heading towards the city centre are advised to use Karpenissiou Street, while those heading towards the Nicosia - Limassol motorway are advised to use Agia Paraskevi Street.
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