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Road Closures and Slippery Conditions in Troodos Mountains Due to Snow and Ice

Published January 14, 2026, 09:29

Due to snowfall and ice, certain roads leading to Troodos are open only to four-wheel drive vehicles or those equipped with anti-slip chains. Specifically affected are the Platron-Troodos, Karvouna-Troodos, Prodromou-Troodos, and Pedoula-Prodromou roads. Furthermore, landslides have been reported on several mountain roads, including Kalopanayiotis – Moutoulla – Pedoula, Kakopetrias – Karvouna, Pedoula – Kykkos – Kampou, Kykkos – Tsakkistra, and Kampou – Orkontas – Kato Pyrgos. Other roads, such as Prodromou-Lemithou and Kakopetrias-Pinewood-Pedoula, are open but slippery. Police are advising drivers to exercise extreme caution and adhere to traffic regulations.