Its construction works have begun of a new fence 35 kilometers longbetween Psathades Didymoteicho and Kornofolia Soufliou.

The construction sites of the two contractors, TERNA and Intrakat, which they undertook with the signing of a contract last March, in the presence of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in the area of ​​Fera, in exchange for an amount 99.2 million euros to build the new section, have already settled in Kornofolia.

Local subcontractors are carrying out the preliminary work concerning the cleaning of the area where the new deterrent barrier will be installed, by cutting trees and shaping the areas next to the embankment and towards the area of ​​the Greek bank of the river Evros.

On the other side, Turkey can be seen, while alongside the crews working, there are also Army and Border Guard patrols in the area, to prevent the entry of illegal immigrants.

The new project that has already started, concerns the construction of an Artificial Barrier and accompanying works along the Methorio E/T from the area of ​​Psathades Didymoteicho to Kornofolia Soufliou, to ensure public order and security. Includes:

  • new artificial barrier, 5 meters high, embedded in the ground at a depth of 6 meters
  • the construction of 7 anti-ballistic observatories with armored cabins.
  • the maintenance and modernization and upgrading of existing 4 EF and 4 OP of the Army
  • the formation of roads for surveillance and maintenance of the obstacles
  • the construction of gates
  • construction of a new building of 300 square meters for the border guard equipment and
  • the repair/improvement of existing buildings and other infrastructure in the wider area of ​​the project.

In the construction of all projects, environmental provisions are strictly observed, especially in Natura areas.