Rockslides hit Troodos roads as ice makes surfaces dangerously slippery

Rockslides and soil collapses have occurred on several Troodos roads, with police urging drivers to exercise particular caution.

The affected roads are:

  • Pedoulas-Kykkos-Kampos
  • Kykkos-Tsakistra
  • Kampos-Orkonta-Orkonta-Kato Pyrgos

Meanwhile, around 6.30 am today, ice formed on the following roads, making surfaces dangerously slippery:

  • Prodromos-Lemythou
  • Prodromos-Platres
  • Kakopetria-Pinewood-Pedoulas
  • Kakopetria-Karvouna

Police are urging caution for those travelling on the road network and calling on drivers to observe the highway code and traffic signs to avoid collisions.

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