Four metro stations were closed by order of the police – ELAS on foot – “Draconian” security measures – Six arrests before the march – Low tension at the Stadium
The march for the 50th anniversary of the student uprising at the Polytechnic began, with the participation of thousands of citizens and with increased protection measures.
According to police sources, the planning of ELAS foresees an increased police operation throughout the center of the capital, while approximately 5,000 police officers of all services will be on foot.
DIAS and Action teams will carry out continuous patrols around the university campus.
Traffic regulations
In detail, the traffic regulations are as follows:
Prohibition of stopping and parking, as well as interruption of vehicular traffic, 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.
Prohibition of the stopping and parking of vehicles, on Friday 17-11-2023 from 06:00 as well as interruption of their 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.
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.
Source: Skai
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