
In the context of reducing traffic problems, improving traffic and improving road safety, during the Easter period, in addition to traffic relief measures that will be taken locally, a ban on the movement of all light trucks will be introduced. a maximum allowable weight of more than 3.5 tonnes also applies as follows:
- On the A8 motorway (Athens-Patra) from the Elefsina toll road (example 26+500) to the Rio toll road (example 199+660) in the direction of Patras.
- On the A1 highway (Athens-Thessaloniki-Evzoni), from the Ag interchange. Stefanou (Krioneri) (XT 27+960) to Bralosa junction (XT 203+065), from Rodica (Lamia) junction (XT 212+625) to Rahon Fthiotida junction (X.Th. 242+479), from Makrichorio Tolls ( X.Th. 374+291) to the Leptokaria junction (X.Th. 410+359) in the direction of Thessaloniki.
- On the national road Thessaloniki-N. Moudanion, from Thermi bridge to N. Moudanion junction (61.5 km) in the direction of Chalkidiki.
- Along the A11 highway (Skhimatari – Chalkis), from its intersection with the A1 highway (project 65+820) to the high bridge of Chalkis (project 12+300) in the direction of Chalkida.
- On the national highway Thessaloniki – Kavala, from km 11 (X.Th. 11+340) to Leo Amfipoli junction (X.Th. 97 + 550) towards Kavala.
- On the A5 highway (Ionia-Odos) from the Rio-Antririo bridge “Charilaos Trikoupis” (Rio area, PO Box 11+558.47) to the end of Ionia-Odos (PO Box 200+991) in the direction of Ioannina.
- On the A7 highway (Central Peloponnese), from the Corinthian Expressway (cars 85+300) to the Sparta roundabout (cars 240+800) (Kalamata ring road) in the direction of Kalamata.
- Take the A71 motorway (Lefktro-Sparti) from the Lefktro motorway (0+000) to the Spartis motorway (PO Box 45+000) in the direction of Sparta.
- On the national highway Ioannina – Arta – Antirrio in the direction of Antirrio.
- On the National Highway Thessaloniki-Polygirou (E.O.16), from Thermi Bridge to the border of P.E. Thessaloniki (Agia Anastasia Crossroads) in the direction of Polygyros.
- On the A8 motorway (Athens-Patras) in the direction of Athens, from the Rio toll road (example 199+660) to the Elefsina toll road (example 26+500) in the direction of Athens.
- On the A1 motorway (Athens-Thessaloniki-Evzoni), in the direction of Athens, from the Leptokaryas interchange (ext. 410+359) to Makrichori Tolls (ext. 374+291), from the Rahon Fthiotida interchange (ext. Th. 242+479 ) to the Rodica (Lamia) interchange (X.Th. 212+625) and from the Bralos junction (X.Th. 203+065) to Ag. Stefan (Krioneri) (X.Th. 27+960) in the direction of Athens.
- On the national highway N. Moudanion – Thessaloniki from the N. Moudanion junction (61.5 km) to the Thermi overpass in the direction of Thessaloniki.
- Along the A11 highway (Schimatari – Chalkis), from the high bridge of Chalkis (ex. 12+300) to its intersection with the A1 highway (ex. 65+820) in the direction of Athens.
- Via the national highway Kavala – Thessaloniki from Lva Amfipoli junction (PT 97+550) to km 11 (PT 11+340) in the direction of Thessaloniki.
- On the A5 highway (Ionia-Odos), from the end of Ionia-Odos (PO Box 200+991) to the Rio-Antirio bridge “Charilaos Trikoupis” (Rio-PoA area 1+558.47) in the direction of Rio.
- From the A7 motorway (Central Peloponnese), from the Spartis roundabout (ext. 240+800) (Kalamata ring road) to the Corinthian expressway (ext. 85+300) in the direction of Athens.
- From A71 (Lefktro-Sparti), from A/K Spartis (X.TH. 45+000) to A/K Lefktro (0+000) towards Lefktro.
- On the national highway Ioannina – Arta – Antirrio in the direction of Ioannina.
- Via the National Highway Thessaloniki-Polygirou (EO16), from the PE border. Thessaloniki (St. Anastasia Crossroads) to Thermi Bridge in the direction of Thessaloniki.
- On the A8 motorway (Athens-Patras) in the direction of Athens, from the Rio toll road (example 199+660) to the Elefsina toll road (example 26+500) in the direction of Athens.
- On the A1 motorway (Athens-Thessaloniki-Evzoni), in the direction of Athens, from the Leptokaryas interchange (ext. 410+359) to Makrichori Tolls (ext. 374+291), from the Rahon Fthiotida interchange (ext. Th. 242+479 ) to the Rodica (Lamia) interchange (X.Th. 212+625) and from the Bralos junction (X.Th. 203+065) to Ag. Stefan (Krioneri) (X.Th. 27+960) in the direction of Athens.
- Vehicles that offer roadside assistance in accordance with Law 3651/2008, ELTA trucks, press distribution trucks, public use (FDX) and private use (FIX) trucks that transport live animals, perishable foodstuffs, and they referred to in the ATP international agreement (Article 3 Chapter II of Joint Ministerial Decision No. 50786/3319/2014 (B’ 2418) if the loading percentage of the above products carried is at least 10% of the payload.
- Tankers of water transport (water carriers) during their movement to fight forest fires.
- Trucks (refrigerators) of public (VAT included) and private (VAT included) transporting fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Trucks transporting animal by-products for inactivation in accordance with EU regulation 1069/2009, if they are authorized by the Veterinary Medicine Authority of the respective region and are accompanied by an established commercial document.
- Trucks of Public Utilities (DEDDIE, ADMIE, OTE, Natural Gas, etc.) when driving to repair accidental damage to their networks and only if there is a written order from the relevant organization.
- Tanker trucks transporting fuel for refueling fire fighting equipment, if confirmed by relevant documents or documents.
- Trucks carrying musical and theatrical equipment, as well as trucks used for performances and transporting television and film coverage equipment.
- Trucks carrying oxygen for medical purposes.
- DESE work vehicles and trucks used for emergency situations, upon request of the competent civil protection service and with the relevant decision of the competent local traffic authority.
- Ambulances.
- Trucks and work vehicles of highway concession companies and their subcontractors to carry out their assigned work smoothly.
- Trucks of the “Smile of a Child” organization.
It should be noted that the Greek police, in connection with the approaching holiday season, planned to take increased traffic safety measures on the road network throughout the country.
Source: Kathimerini

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