Clean Monday: Great exit for the three-day – With full 100% bus departures to Patras

Tourers abandon her for her three-day with the move being increased on the National Roads. Traffic has taken a number of measures, while trucks over 3.5 tons are banned. There are not a few who left Athens for the three-day trip either by car or by bus. The most popular destination due to the three-day Clean Monday and Halloween is Patras. According to the Attica Motorway with low speeds but with steady flow the vehicles are moving from Elefsina to Megara, while increased traffic on Schistos Avenue and Athens Avenue from Dafni to Aspropyrgos. At the same time there is a lot of movement on the rise of Kifisos Avenue, from the height of the Sacred Way to Metamorphosis. According to traffic data, from 6 a.m. this morning to 6 p.m., both national networks passed, a total of 59,874 cars (32,500 from Athens-Corinthos and 27,374 from Athens-Lamia). From early Friday buses from KTELs depart with full 100% and extraordinary routes to meet the needs of the three day. Patras has its honor and is expected to reach the archaic capital for the carnival. Many are the travelers who choose Xanthi and Kalamata for the three-day season. I have increased traffic measures To reduce traffic problems, improve road traffic and increase road safety, during the Halloween and Clean Monday holidays, except for traffic facilitation measures to be taken at local level, a curfew will apply to all trucks of maximum authorised weight of more than 3.5 tonnes as follows: On Friday 15 March 2024, from 16:00 to 21:00, and Saturday 16 March 2024, from 08:00 to 13:00, for the output current: On the A8 motorway (Athens-Patra) from Elefsinas Tolls (X.Θ. 26+500) to the Rio Tolls (Χ.Θ. 199+660) in the direction towards Patras. On the A1 motorway (Athens-Thessaloniki-Euzones), from the junction of St.Stefanou (Kryoneri) (Χ.Θ. 27+960) to the junction of Bralos (Χ.Θ. 203+065), from Roditsa Node (Λαμία) (Χ.Θ. 212+625) to the junction of Rachon Fthiotidas (Χ.Θ. 242+479), from Makryhoriou Diodes (Χ.Θ. 374+291) to Leptokarias Node (Χ. 410+359) in the direction towards Thessaloniki. On the National Road of Thessaloniki-N. Moudanion, from the Thermis Bridge to the Node N. Moudanion (61.5 km) in the direction towards Halkidiki. On the A11 motorway (Figure – Chalkida), from its intersection with the A1 motorway (Ch.TH. 65+820) to the high bridge of Chalkida (Ch.TH. 12+300) in the direction towards Chalkida. On the National Road of Thessaloniki – Kavala, from the 11th km (Ch.I.11+340) to the intersection of Leo Amphipolis (Ch.TH. 97 + 550) in the direction towards Kavala. On the A5 motorway (Ionia Street) from the Rio-Antirion Bridge “Charilaos Tri-koupis” (Riou area H.H. 1+558,47) to the end of the Ionian Road (X.Θ. 200+991) in the direction towards Ioannina. On the A7 motorway (Central Peloponnese), from A/K Corinth (Ch.TH. 85+300) to the Level Cyclic Node Sparta (Ch.TH. 240+800) (Perimeter Kalamata) in the direction towards Kalamata. On the A71 motorway (Lefktro-Spart) from A/K Lefktro (0+000) to A/K Sparta (Ch.TH. 45+000) in the direction towards Sparta. On the National Road of Ioannina – Arta – Antirio in the direction towards Antirio. On the National Road of Thessaloniki – Polygyros (E.O.16), from Thermas Bridge to the boundaries of the P.E. Thessaloniki (combos Agia Anastasias) in the direction towards Polygyros. On Monday 18 March 2024, from 15:00 to 21:00, for the entry current: On the A8 motorway (Athens-Patra), from the Rio Tolls (X.Θ. 199+660) to the Elefsina Tolls (Χ.Θ. 26+500) in the direction to Athens. At the A1 motorway (Athens-Thessaloniki-Euzones), in the current to Athens, from the Leptokaryas junction (Ch.T. 410+359) to the Makryhoriou Diodes (Ch.Θ. 374+291), from the Rachon junction Fthiotidas (Χ.Θ. 242+479) to Roditsa node (Λαμία) (Χ.Θ. 212+625), and from the junction of Bralos (Χ.Θ. 203+065) to the Ag. Ste-fanou (Kryoneri) junction (Χ.Θ. 27+960) in the direction of Athens. On the National Road N. Moudanion – Thessaloniki from Node N. Moudanion (61.5 km) to Thermis air bridge in the direction to Thessaloniki. On the A11 motorway (Figure – Chalkida), from the high bridge of Chalkida (X.Θ. 12+300) until its intersection with the A1 motorway (Χ.Θ. 65+820) in the direction towards Athens. On the National Road of Kavala – Thessaloniki from the intersection of Leo Amphipolis (Ch.TH. 97+550) to the 11th km (Ch.TH.11+340) of the road to Thessaloniki. At the A5 motorway (Ionia Street), from the end of the Ionian Road (X.Θ. 200+991) to the Rio-Antirion Bridge “Charilaos Trikoupis” (Riou area Ch.Θ. 1+558,47) in the direction to Rio. On the A7 motorway (Central Peloponnese), from the Sparta Circle (X.Θ. 240+800) (Perimeter Kalamata) to A/K Corinth (Χ.Θ. 85+300) in the direction to Athens. On the A71 motorway (Lefktro-Sparte), from A/K Sparta (X.Θ. 45+000) to A/K Lefktro (0+000) in the direction towards Lefktro. On the National Road of Ioannina – Arta – Antirio in the direction towards Ioannina. On the National Road of Thessaloniki – Polygyrou (E.O.16), from the boundaries of the Thessaloniki P.E. (combos Agia Anastasia) to the Thermis bridge in the direction towards Thessaloniki. Except for curfew: Vehicles offering road assistance, according to Law 3651/2008, trucks of the ELTAs, trucks of the press distribution companies, trucks of public cars (F.D.E.) and private use (F.I.E.) carrying live animals, susceptible foods as referred to in the ATP International Agreement (Article 3 of Chapter II of No. 50786/3319/2014 (B’ 2418) joint ministerial decision, provided that the proportion of the load of the above products transported is at least 10% of the payload. Crane vehicles providing road assistance in accordance with Articles 1 and 6 of Law 3651/2008 (VEC) A 44/18.03.2008) and do not carry other materials or equipment beyond what is necessary for the provision of services for road assistance and have documents or related electronic information on the urgency of their mission to provide road assistance. Water tankers (water tankers) when they move to deal with forest fires. Trucks (fridges) for public use and private use (F.I.E.) carrying fresh fruit and vegetables. Trucks carrying by-products of animal origin for inactivation pursuant to Regulation EC 1069/2009 shall be authorised by the Veterinary Directorate of the Region concerned and accompanied by the commercial document provided for. Trucks of the Joint Benefits Organizations (TENDI, IPTO, OTE, Natural Gas, etc.) when moving for emergency damage to their networks and only if accompanied by a written mandate from the organisation concerned. Tank vehicles carrying fuel for the refuelling of firefighting equipment, if demonstrated by appropriate documents or documents. Trucks carrying musical and theatre equipment and trucks used to perform and transport equipment to cover television and film events. Trucks carrying oxygen for medical purposes. The work machines of the DSE and the trucks used to deal with emergencies, at the request of the competent Civil Protection Service and by a decision of the local competent Traffic Directorate. Emergency vehicles. The vehicles and work machines of concession companies operating their highways and subcontractors in order to carry out the work assigned to them seamlessly. The Agency’s trucks “The Smile of the Child”. Trucks transport racing cars and trucks packaged in self-propelled repair-maintenance (service) help racing cars. It is noted that the Greek Police, on the occasion of the forthcoming festive season, have planned to take increased road safety measures on the whole country’s road network. Tips for drivers In this context it recommends to citizens: Before travelling to make technical checks on their vehicle and to be informed about the condition of the road network and weather conditions. Be especially careful when driving and complying with the rules of the Road Traffic Code. Respect road markings and comply with traffic laws’ recommendations. Do not use mobile phones or other devices that distract them. Do not consume alcohol if they are going to drive. Protect children on board, using children’s seats. The safety belts should necessarily be worn, as should the helmets on motorcycles. Use non-slip chains where there are special traffic conditions (frost, etc.). Do not overestimate their driving skills and technical capabilities of their vehicles. To respect and protect passengers and their fellow people using the road network, driving their vehicle with responsibility and consideration.