Problems in the road network of mountainous areas - Roads closed

Traffic problems are observed on the road network of the mountainous areas due to the prevailing weather conditions, the Police states in a statement.

Therefore, the following roads are only open to vehicles equipped with anti-skid chains and four-wheel drive:

Prodromou - Troodos, Platron - Troodos, Karvouna - Troodos, Pedoula - Prodromou, Pedoula - Pinewood - Kakopetria, Kakopetria - Karvouna, Kakopetria - Spilia - Kannavia and Prodromou - Platron.

In the reports he receives, the Police notes, there is a special report for slipperiness, on the road Palaichori - Agros, due to frost.

Drivers are advised to be extremely careful.

Due to the low temperatures prevailing in the mountainous areas, frost forms in several parts of the road network, as a result of which the roads become slippery and dangerous.

The Police recommends special attention to those who travel on the road network of the mountainous areas, while the drivers of vehicles are called to move at a safe, low speed, to keep a safe distance from oncoming vehicles, to have their traffic lights on.

The rest of the urban road network and highways do not have any particular problems. In some areas due to work being performed it is possible to cause some problems in the traffic. Those who will travel on the road network are required to comply with traffic signals and comply with the traffic code to avoid road accidents.

It is pointed out that the situation on the road network is changing due to the prevailing winter conditions. The public is urged before their movements to be informed about the situation on the road network, through the announcements of the Police, as published on the informative website www.cypruspolicenews.com, in the category Road Network, on the Police accounts on the social network Twitter and Facebook, as well as in the application - application - "Cyprus Police".

Source: KYPE

 

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