Polytechnic Anniversary: ​​Climax of commemorative events – Draconian security measures – Closed roads and metro stations

Hundreds of citizens come early in the morning to the site of the Polytechnic, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the uprising, in order to leave a flower in memory of the people who resisted and fought for democracy.

People of all ages arrive at the courtyard of the educational institution, where 50 years ago thousands of students and citizens experienced the uprising.

Everyone leaves a flower on the door of the institution, which is lying in the courtyard. It is the door that the tank broke down in order for the security forces to enter the university institution to arrest the protesters and break up the occupation.

Student lines are already at the Polytechnic and the gates are expected to close at noon, in order to begin the usual march to the American embassy.

Since the morning, the state and political leadership of the country have laid a wreath.

Strict security measures

“Lobster” reminds the center of Athens today, as the events for the 50th anniversary of the uprising of Polytechnic.

According to police sources, her planning THE GREEK POLICE it foresees an increased police operation throughout the center of the capital, while around 5,000 police officers from all services will be on foot.

DIAS and Action teams will carry out continuous patrols around the university campus. MAT and OPKE they will help during the marches.

The measures will be assisted from the air by the police helicopter that will provide a live image to the ELAS operations center, as well as drones.

Police sources, as they typically tell skai.gr, this year will be given more importance than other years due to the war in Middle East but also because of the death of the 17-year-old in Viotia by a policeman’s gun.

In fact, it is possible that the long march will not end up at the American embassy but will continue to the Israeli embassy where it will be guarded by strong police forces.

Today the gates of the institution are expected to be closed at 1:00 p.m., while at 2:00 p.m. the first gatherings in Claithmonos and Polytechnio by student associations are planned.

The general call is scheduled for 14:00 in Klathmonos where they will participate GSEE ADEDY collectives, labor unions, left-wing organizations and anarchists.

PAME has pre-announced a gathering in the Propylaea at 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM.

Traffic measures

Effective from early morning there will be traffic measures to facilitate traffic in the wider area of ​​the center of Athens, while modifications will also be made to MMM routes.

The implementation of temporary traffic regulations in the center of Athens valid until Saturday 18/11due to the celebratory events for the 50th anniversary of the Polytechnic, as announced by the Police.

In detail, the traffic regulations are as follows:

Stopping and parking prohibitedas well as stopping the traffic of vehicles, which will take place gradually and depending on the traffic conditions presented until 06:00 on Saturday 11-18-2023, as follows:

• Stournari, in the section between Pl. Exarchion and 3rd September Street.
• 28th of October (Patesion), in the section between Kodrigtonos and El. Venizelou (University) and in both (2) traffic streams, as well as in the perpendicular ones up to the first parallel street.
• Tositsa Pedestrian Street.
• Polytechnic Pedestrian Street.
• Bouboulinas, in the section between Stournari Street and Alexandra Street.
• George, in the section between Stournari and Kapodistriou streets.
• Botasi, in the section between Stournari and Kapodistriou streets.
• Kaningos, in the section between Stournari and Chalkokondili streets.
• Solomou, in the section between 3rd September Street and Pl. Exarchion.
• Kapodistriou, in the section between Botasi and 3rd September streets.
• Exarchia Square.
• Chalkokondyli, in the section between September 3rd Street and Pl. Kaningos.
• Averof, in the section between 28th October – Patision and Marni streets.
• Veranzerou, in the section between Kaningos and Marni streets.
• Sp. Trikoupi, in the section between L. Alexandra and Pl. Exarchion.
• Solonos, in the section between Ippokratous and Patousa streets.

Stopping and parking of vehicles is prohibitedon Friday 17-11-2023 from 06:00 as well as the interruption of traffic from 12:00 until the end of the events:

• El. Venizelou (University), along its entire length and on its diagonals up to the first parallel street.
• Omonoia Square.
• Aeolou, in the section between El. Venizelos (University) and Stadium.
• Stadium, along its entire length and on its diagonals up to the first parallel street.
• Syntagma Square.
• B. Georgiou A’, along its entire length.
• L. Vas. Sofias, along its entire length in both traffic streams, as well as on its perpendiculars up to the first parallel street.
• Academy, along its entire length, as well as on its diagonals up to the first parallel street.
• L. Alexandras, along its entire length in both traffic streams, as well as on its perpendiculars up to the first parallel street.
• Gelonos, in the section between Doryleou and P. Kokkalis streets.
• P. Kokkalis, in the section between Gelonos Street and L. Vas. Sofia.
• Dorylaou, in the section between P. Kyriakou Street and L. Vas. Sofia Street.
• L. Vas. Amalia, along its entire length, as well as on its perpendiculars up to the first parallel street.
• Filellinon, along its entire length, as well as on its diagonals up to the first parallel street.
• Syngrou Street, in the section between Ath. Diakou Street and Amalia Street.
• P. Tsaldari (Piraeus), in the section between Iera Odos and Pl. Omonia.
• Athena, throughout its length.
• Ermou, in the section between Athina and P. Tsaldari streets (Piraeus).
• Felt, along its entire length.
• Soutsou, in the section between Pl. Mavili and Tsoha street.
• Zakharov, in the section between Alexandras and Vas. Sofias Avenues.
• Kifisias St., in the section between Katehaki and Alexandras Avenues, in the traffic flow towards Athens.
• Mesogeion St., in the section between Katehaki St. and Phidippidou St., in the traffic flow towards Athens.
• Phidippidou, in the section between Mesogeia and Vas. Sofias Avenues.
• Michalakopoulou, in the section between Fidippidou and Sp. Merkouri streets and in both traffic streams.
• L. Vas. Kon/nou, along its entire length, in the traffic flow towards Kifissia.
• Arditto, along its entire length, in the traffic flow towards L. Vas. Kon/nou.
• Vas. Alexandrou, in the section between L. Vas. Sofia and Michalakopoulou Street.
• Ventiri, in the section between L. Vas. Sofia and Michalakopoulou Street.
• Hatzigiannis Mexi, in the section between L. Vas. Sofia and Michalakopoulou Street.
• Iridanou, in the section between L. Vas. Sofia and Michalakopoulou Street.
• Papadiamantopoulou, in the section between Michalakopoulou Street and L. Vas. Sofia.
• Aeginitou, in the section between L. Vas. Sofia and Papadiamantopoulou Street.
• Lourou, in the section between L. Vas. Sofia and Michalakopoulou Street.
• Lampsakou, in the section between L. Vas. Sofia and Michalakopoulou Street.
• Semitelou in the section between L. Vas. Sofia and Michalakopoulou Street.
• Kerasuntos, in the section between L. Vas. Sofia and Michalakopoulou Street.
• Kartali, in the section between L. Vas. Sofia and Evrou Street.
• Lykaonia, in the section between L. Vas. Sofia and Evrou Street.
• English Pyrri, in the section between L. Vas. Sofia and Evrou Street.
• Xenia, in the section between L. Vas. Sofia and Michalakopoulou Street.

As pointed out in the announcement, the above traffic regulations will be implemented gradually and depending on the traffic conditions presented. Also, according to the Decision of “Road Transport SA”, modifications will be made to the itineraries and stops of the means of transport (Buses – Trolley).

At the same time, the Traffic Directorate of Attica planned and will take measures to facilitate traffic in the wider area of ​​the center of Athens.

Finally, the Police appeals to drivers until Friday 17-11-2023, to avoid driving and parking their vehicles in the areas of the events, the route of the march and around the US Embassy, ​​as well as in the wider area of Centre, both to serve them and to prevent additional traffic problems.

Which Metro stations are closed?

Traffic regulations in the center of Athens and changes to MMM routes are in effect due to the events for the anniversary of the Polytechnic University. In particular, due to the events celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Polytechnic and with the aim of the safe circulation of public transport and the traveling public, OASA made temporary changes to the route or transfer of the starting point until Saturday 18 November 2 at 06:00 bus lines and trolley lines on streets surrounding the Polytechnic and throughout the city center, gradually and depending on the prevailing traffic conditions and the instructions and measures of ELAS.

Furthermore, today Friday the 17th of the month, by order of ELAS, the Monastiraki, Concert Hall, Syntagma and University Metro stations will close at 14:00 and the trains will pass through these stations without making a stop.

Any additional changes will be made in accordance with ELAS instructions and measures. For more information, the passenger public can be informed from the Polytechnic 50th Anniversary Amendments link and from the OASA information center 11185.

Also, today, the routes of bus line X95 SYNTAGMA – AEROL. ATHENS (EXPRESS) will run until the KATECHAKI Metro station.