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Greece: HGV Driving restrictions - August 12-15

DRIVING RESTRICTIONS11 August 2022
For the safer movement of vehicles and the improvement of road traffic during the celebration of the 15th of August 2022, in addition to the facilitation and traffic measures, which will be taken at the local level, a traffic ban will apply to all car trucks with a maximum permissible weight of more than 3.5 tons , on the sections of highways and national roads, during the following days and hours, as announced by the Police:

1. On Friday 12 August 2022, from 16:00 to 21:00 and on Saturday 13 August 2022, from 08:00 to 13:00, Athens exit direction:
(a) On the A8 highway (Athens-Patra) from the Elefsina Toll (Ex. 26+500) to the Rio Toll (Ex. 199+660).

(b) On the A1 highway (Athens-Thessaloniki-Evzoni), from the junction Ag. Stefanou (Kryoneri) (X.T. 27+960) to the intersection of Bralos (X.T. 203+065), from the junction of Roditsa (Lamia) (X.T. 212+625) to the intersection of Rahon Fthiotida ( X.Th. 242+479), from the Makryhori toll (X.Th. 374+291) to the Leptokaryas junction (X.Th. 410+359).

(c) On the National Highway of Thessaloniki-N. Moudanion, from the Thermi flyover to the N. Moudanion interchange (61.5km).

(d) On the A11 highway (Schimatari – Chalkida), from its intersection with the A1 highway (X.TH. 65+820) to the high bridge of Chalkida (X.TH. 12+300).
(e) On the National Highway Thessaloniki - Kavala, from the 11th km (X.Th.11+340) to the intersection of Leo Amfipoli (X.Th.97+550).
(f) On the A5 highway (Ionia Odos) from the "Charilaos Trikoupis" bridge (P.O. 0+000) to the end of Ionia Odos (P.O. 200+991).

(g) On the A7 highway (Central Peloponnese), on the way to Kalamata, from the Korinthos Motorway (P.O. 85+300) to the Sparta Roundabout (P.O. 240+800) (Kalamata Ring Road) .

(h) On the A71 highway (Lefktro-Sparti) from the A/K Lefktro (0+000) to the A/K Spartis (X.TH.45+000).

(i) On the Ioannina - Arta - Antirrio National Highway in the direction of Antirrio.

(j) On the Thessaloniki-Polygyrou National Highway (E.O.16), from the Thermi flyover to the limits of the P.E. Thessaloniki (Agia Anastasia junction).

 

2a. On Monday 15 August 2022, from 16:00 to 23:00, for the input current:

(a) On the A8 highway (Athens-Patra), in the direction of Athens, from the Rio Toll (Ex. 199+660) to the Elefsina Toll (Ex. 26+500).

(b) On the A1 highway (Athens-Thessaloniki Evzonoi), in the direction of Athens, from the Leptokaryas junction (P.T. 410+359) to the Makrychorio toll (P.T. 374+291), from the Rahon Fthiotidas junction (X.Th. 242+479) to the Roditsa (Lamia) junction (X.Th. 212+625), and from the Bralos intersection (X.Th. 203+065) to the Ag. Stefanou (Kryoneri) (X.Th.27+960)

(c) On the N. Moudanion - Thessaloniki National Highway from the N. Moudanion interchange (61.5km) to the Thermi flyover. (d) On the A11 highway (Schimatari – Chalkida), upstream towards Schimatari, from the high bridge of Chalkida (P.O. 12+300) to its intersection with the A1 highway (P.O. 65+820).

(e) On the Kavala - Thessaloniki National Road from the Leo Amfipoli intersection (P.T. 97+550) to the 11th km (P.T. 11+340) thereof.

(f) On the A5 motorway (Ionia Odos), upstream towards Antirrio, from the end of Ionia Odos (P.O. 200+991) to the "Charilaos Trikoupis" bridge (P.O. 0+000).
(g) On the A7 highway (Central Peloponnese), in the direction of Athens, from the Spartis Roundabout (P.O. 240+800) (Kalamata Ring Road) to the Corinth Motorway (P.O. 85+300) .
(h) On the A71 highway (Lefktro-Sparti), on the way to Lefktro, from A/K Spartis (P.O. 45+000) to A/K Lefktro (0+000).
(i) On the Ioannina – Arta – Antirrio National Highway in the direction of Ioannina.
(j) On the Thessaloniki-Polygyrou National Highway (E.O.16), from the boundaries of the P.E. Thessaloniki (Agia Anastasia junction) to Thermi flyover.
 
2b. On Monday, August 15, 2022, from 18:00 to 24:00,
the traffic of car trucks over 3.5 tons is prohibited on the A1 Motorway (Athens-Thessaloniki-Evzoni), in the direction of Thessaloniki, specifically from the Makryhori toll road (X.Th. 374+291) to the Kliido junction (X.Th. .471+470).
 
3. Excluded from the traffic ban:
(a) The vehicles that offer roadside assistance, in accordance with Law 3651/2008, the trucks of ELTA, the trucks of press distribution companies, the trucks of public (F.D.X.) and private use (F. I.X.) that transport live animals, perishable food, as referred to in the international ATP agreement, (Article 3 of Chapter II of joint ministerial decision no. 50786/3319/2014 (B' 2418), since the percentage of load of the above products transported is at least 10% of the payload.
(b) Water tankers (water tankers) when they are moving to fight forest fires.
(c) Trucks (refrigerators) for public (VAT) and private use (VAT) that transport fresh fruit and vegetable products.
(d) Trucks transporting by-products of animal origin for inactivation, in accordance with regulation EC 1069/2009, as long as they have a relevant license from the Directorate of Veterinary Medicine of the relevant Region and are accompanied by the prescribed commercial document.
(e) The trucks of the Public Utility Organizations (DEDDIE, ADMIE, OTE, Natural Gas, etc.) when they move to restore emergency damage to their networks and only if they are accompanied by a written order from the relevant organization.
(f) Tanker vehicles that transport fuel for the refueling of fire fighting equipment, as long as this is proven by appropriate documents or documents.
(g) Trucks transporting music and theater equipment and trucks used to perform and transport equipment for the coverage of television and film events.
(h) Trucks carrying oxygen for medical purposes.
(i) DESE's work machines and trucks used to deal with emergencies, upon request of the competent Civil Protection service and with a relevant decision of the locally competent Traffic Directorate.
(j) Emergency vehicles.
(k) The trucks and work machines of the concessionaires managing the highways and their subcontractors in order to smoothly carry out the work assigned to them.
(l) The trucks of the Organization "The Smile of the Child".
 
It is noted that the Greek Police, in view of the celebration of the Fifteenth of August, will take increased traffic measures throughout the territory.
 
Source: metaforespress.gr
 

 

 

 

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