Holy Spirit: Increased Traffic measures for the three days

Increased traffic measures throughout the country during the celebration of Pentecost and the Holy Spirit.

For the safer movement of vehicles and the improvement of road traffic during the celebration of Pentecost and the Holy Spirit, in addition to the traffic facilitation measures that will be taken locally, will also apply ban on the movement of trucks with a maximum permissible weight exceeding 3.5 tonnes as follows:

On Friday 10 June 2022, from 16:00 to 22:00 and on Saturday 11 June 2022, from 08:00 to 13:00, for the output current:

• On the A8 highway (Athens-Patra) from the Elefsina Tolls (CH. 26 + 500) to the Rio Tolls (CH. 199 + 660).
• On the A1 highway (Athens-Thessaloniki-Evzoni), from the Ag. Stefanou (Kryoneri) (CH. 27 + 960) to the intersection of Bralos (CH. 203 + 065), from the Roditsa junction (Lamia) (CH. 212 + 625) to the Rachon junction of Fthiotida ( CH 242 + 479), from the tolls of Makrychori (CH 374 + 291) to the Leptokarya junction (CH 410 + 359).
• On the National Road Thessaloniki-N. Moudania, from the Thermi flyover to the junction of N. Moudania (61.5 km).
• On the A11 motorway (Schimatari – Chalkida), from its intersection with the A1 motorway (CH. 65 + 820) to the high bridge of Chalkida (CH. 12 + 300).
• On the National Road Thessaloniki – Kavala, from the 11th km (CH. 11 + 340) to the intersection of Leon Amfipolis (CH. 97 + 550).
• On the A5 highway (Ionia Odos) from the bridge “Charilaos Trikoupis” (CH. 0 + 000) to the end of the Ionian Road (CH. 200 + 991).
• On the A7 highway (Central Peloponnese), downstream to Kalamata, from the Corinth Railway (CH. 85 + 300) to the Sparta Roundabout (CH. 240 + 800) (Kalamata Perimeter).
• On the A71 highway (Lefktro-Sparta) from A / K Lefktro (0 + 000) to A / K Sparta (CH 45 + 000).
• On the National Road Ioannina – Arta – Antirrio in the direction of Antirrio.
• On the National Road Thessaloniki – Polygyros (E.O.16), from the Thermi flyover to the borders of P.E. Thessaloniki (junction of Agia Anastasia).

On Monday, June 13, 2022, from 16:00 to 23:00, for the input current:

• On the A8 highway (Athens-Patras), downstream to Athens, from the Rio Tolls (CH. 199 + 660) to the Elefsina Tolls (CH. 26 + 500).
• On the A1 highway (Athens-Thessaloniki-Evzoni), downstream to Athens, from the Leptokarya junction (CH. 410 + 359) to the Makrychori tolls (CH. 374 + 291), from the Rachon Fthiotida junction (X .Th. 242 + 479) to the junction of the Roditsa junction (Lamia) (CH. 212 + 625), and from the intersection of Bralos (CH. 203 + 065) to the junction of Ag. Stefanou (Kryoneri) (CH. 27 + 960)
• On the National Road N. Moudania – Thessaloniki from the junction N. Moudania (61.5 km) to the Thermi flyover.
• On the A11 highway (Schimatari – Chalkida), downstream to Schimatari, from the high bridge of Chalkida (CH. 12 + 300) to its intersection with the A1 highway (CH. 65 + 820).
• On the National Road Kavala – Thessaloniki from the intersection of Leon Amfipolis (CH. 97 + 550) to the 11th km (CH. 11 + 340).
• On the A5 motorway (Ionian Road), downstream to Antirrio, from the end of the Ionian Road (CH. 200 + 991) to the bridge “Charilaos Trikoupis” (CH. 0 + 000).
• On the highway A7 (Central Peloponnese), downstream to Athens, from the Level Roundabout of Sparta (CH. 240 + 800) (Kalamata Perimeter) to A / C Corinth (CH. 85 + 300).
• On the A71 highway (Lefktro-Sparta), downstream to Lefktro, from A / K Sparta (CH. 45 + 000) to A / K Lefktro (0 + 000).
• On the National Road Ioannina – Arta – Antirrio in the direction of Ioannina.
• On the National Road Thessaloniki – Polygyros (E.O.16), from the borders of P.E. Thessaloniki (junction of Agia Anastasia) to the Thermi flyover.

Excluded from the traffic ban:

• The vehicles that offer roadside assistance, according to law 3651/2008, the trucks of ELTA, the trucks of the distribution companies, the trucks of public (VAT) and private use (VAT) .) transporting live animals, perishable food as referred to in the ATP International Agreement {Article 3 of Chapter II of Joint Ministerial Decision 50786/3319/2014 (B ‘2418)}, provided that the percentage of the consignment of the above products transported is at least 10% of the payload.
• Tankers carrying water (aquifers) when they move to deal with forest fires.
• The trucks (refrigerators) of public (VAT) and private use (F.I.X.) that transport fresh fruit and vegetables.
• Trucks transporting by-products of animal origin for inactivation, according to Regulation EC 1069/2009, provided that they have a relevant license from the Veterinary Directorate of the relevant Region and are accompanied by the required commercial document.
• The trucks of the Public Benefit Organizations (HEDNO, IPTO, OTE, Natural Gas, etc.) when moving for the restoration of emergency failures of their networks and only if accompanied by a written order of the relevant organization.
• Tankers transporting fuel for the refueling of firefighting equipment, if this is evidenced by appropriate documents or documents.
• Trucks transporting equipment for musical and theatrical performances and trucks used for performing and transporting equipment to cover television and film events.
• Trucks that carry oxygen for medical purposes.
• The construction machines of DESE and the trucks that are used for the treatment of emergencies, at the request of the competent Civil Protection service and with a relevant decision of the locally competent Traffic Directorate.
• Emergency vehicles.
• The trucks and construction machinery of the concession companies that manage the highways and their subcontractors, in order to smoothly perform the work assigned to them.
• The trucks of the Organization “The Smile of the Child”.

It is pointed out that the Greek Police, on the occasion of the upcoming festive season, has planned to take increased road safety measures on the road network throughout the country.

In addition, it reminds all drivers and road users again that road safety is a matter for all of us.
In this context, it recommends to the citizens:

• Before traveling, make a technical inspection of your vehicle and be informed about the condition of the road network and the weather conditions.
• Be especially careful while driving and follow the rules of the Traffic Code.
• Respect the road signs and comply with the instructions of the traffic wardens.
• Do not use mobile phones or other distracting devices while driving.
• Do not consume alcoholic beverages if you are going to drive.
• Protect children in the vehicle by making use of child seats.
• Necessarily “wear” seat belts, as well as helmets on motorcycles.
• Use anti-skid chains, where there are special traffic conditions (frost, etc.).
• Do not overestimate their driving skills and the technical capabilities of their vehicles.
• Respect and protect passengers and their fellow human beings who use the road network, driving their vehicle responsibly and thoughtfully.