Traffic regulations have been implemented in several areas in Athens due to the 41st Authentic Athens Marathon.
Traffic regulations came into force today, Sunday (10/11), due to his possession 41st authentic Athens Marathon in several areas of the city, as reported by the Nuacht247.gr.
THE Marathon is done from the 9 to 17:45 along the route: Marathon – L. Marathon – entrance to Timvos (left stream) – departure from Timvos (right stream) – L. Marathon – Stavros junction – L. Mesogeion junction – Michalakopoulou – Fidippidou – Kifisias/Alexandra – L. Bass. Sofia – Herodos Atticus – Panathenaic Stadium.
At the same time, on the same day and during hours: 08.15 – 10.20΄, being directed 10 km road race by L. Bas. Amalias (Syntagma) to Panathinaikos Stadium, along the route: L. Bas. Amalais – Panepistumi – Char. Trikoupi – right Akadimia – left L. Bas. Sofia – Phidippidou – left L. Mesogeion – U-turn (at Police School traffic light) – L. Mesogeion – Michalakopoulou – left L. Mesogion – L. Bas. Sofia – Herodos Atticus – Panathenaic Stadium.
In detail, the traffic regulations that will be in force from Sunday morning
- Suspension of vehicle traffic on L. Bas. Georgiou A’, at length, from 04.00’ to 13.00′ on Sunday 10-11-2024.
- Suspension of vehicle traffic on Archimedos Street, in the section between P. Plastira to Moussourou, from 05.00 to 18.30 on Sunday 10-11-2024.
- Determination of the direction and speed limit of traffic on Sunday 10-11-2024:
– L. Marathon, in the section between Marathonomachon Street and L. Kato Souliou, during the hours 05.00 – 08.00:
– Determining the left traffic lane of the flow towards Athens, as a contrary flow lane (reverse flow), for the buses carrying the athletes.
– Designate the right traffic lane from the stream to Athens, as an exclusive traffic lane for organized vehicles, accredited vehicles and emergency vehicles.
– A maximum speed limit of 30 km/ha determined in both traffic directions.
– The two (2) traffic lanes of L. Kato Souliou in the flow towards L. Maratón were determined, as the opposite flow towards L. Maratón to and from St. Marinas, for the athletes’ transport buses, during the hours 05.00 - 08.00.
– Agia Paraskevi street was determined in its division between Archia and Ag. Panteleimonas, as the opposite flow towards St. Panteleimon.
– During the above traffic regulations, the movement of buses and IXE transport vehicles for the athletes, should take place through the following
– BUS:
L. Maratón – entering the left traffic lane of the flow towards Athens L. Maratón – right L. Kato Souliou in the traffic flow towards L. Maratón – DROP-OFF - continuing L. Kato Souliou (in the traffic flow towards Marathonos Street) - right Ag. Marinas – right Archias – left Ag. Paraskevi (comment opposite) – left Ag. Panteleimona - right Phidippidou – left L. Maratón.
– IXE vehicles:
L. Marathon – move in the traffic flow towards Marathon – right L. Kato Souliou – right entrance to the car park – GO AWAY – right Ag. Marinas – right Archias – left Ag. Paraskevi (comment opposite) – left Ag. Panteleimona - right Phidippidou – left L. Maratón.
- Suspension of vehicle traffic and prohibition of stopping and parking on Sunday 10-11-2024:
– L. Maratón, in the section between the starting point and L. Kato Souliou (Agia Marina) in both traffic streams (2), during the hours 05.00 – 12.00.
– St. Paraskevi (formerly Marathonomachon), in the section between the Tomb of Marathon and L. Maratón in the two (2) traffic streams, during the hours 05.00 – 12.00.
– L. Kato Souliou, in the section between St. At. Athanasiou and L. Marathon, during the hours 05.00 - 09.00.
– L. Marathon, in the section between Kato Souliou and Dionysos Avenues and in both traffic streams (2), during the hours 07.30 – 13.30.
– L. Marathon, in the section between Dionysos and Lavriou – Klithenus Avenues (Stavros Agia Paraskevi) and in the two (2) traffic streams, during the hours 08.00 – 15.15.
– L. Mesogeion, in the section between Lavriou – Klithenus Avenues (Stavros Agia Paraskevi) and Katehaki in both (2) traffic streams, during the hours 08.30 – 17.05.
– Exit the branch of the Attica Road, towards Rafina, during the hours 07.00 - 13.30.
– Exit the branch of Attica Road, towards Pallini, during the hours 07.00 – 15.00.
– Exit 15 of Attikis Odou (L. Marathonos) in the two (2) traffic streams, during the hours 08.00-16.00.
- Vehicle traffic suspended from 05.00 to 13.00 on Sunday 10-11-2024:
– Academy, along its entire length and diagonals up to the first parallel street.
– L. Bass. Amalias, along its entire length in both traffic streams (2), as well as its vertical up to the first parallel street.
– L. Syngrou, in the section between Frantzi Street and L. Bas. Amalias in both traffic streams (2), as well as the vertical ones up to the first parallel road.
– Rev. Diakou, along its entire length in both traffic streams (2), as well as its vertical up to the first parallel street.
– Iliopoleos, in its part between Ymittos and Karea streets, as well as perpendicular up to the first parallel street.
– Karea, along its entire length in the two (2) traffic streams, as well as its vertical up to the first parallel street.
– Filellini, along its entire length and on its diagonals up to the first parallel street.
– Stadium, along its entire length and diagonals up to the first parallel
– Other. Venizelou (University), along its entire length and on its diagonals up to the first parallel street.
– Char. Trikoupi, in the part between El. Venizelos (University) and Academy.
– Riga Feraiu, in the section between El. Venizelos (University) and Academy.
- Vehicle traffic suspended from 05.00 to 18.30 on Sunday 10.11.2024:
– L. Bass. Kon/nou, along its entire length in the two (2) traffic streams, as well as perpendicularly up to the first parallel street.
– Arditto, along its entire length in the two (2) traffic streams, as well as its vertical up to the first parallel road.
– L. Bass. Olgas, along its entire length in both (2) traffic streams.
– L. Bass. Sofias, in the section between Vas Avenues. Amalias and Vas. Con/nou in the two (2) traffic streams and perpendicular up to the first parallel road.
– Rizari, in the section between Vas Avenues. Sofia and Vas. Con/no in both (2) traffic streams.
– Bass. Georgiou II, in the division between L. Bas. Kon/nou and Rigillis Street and perpendicular to the first parallel street.
– Meleagro, in the section between L. Bas. Kon/nou and Hesiodos street.
– Glantach, in the section between L. Bas. Kon/nou and Vas street. George II.
- Vehicle traffic suspended from 06.00 to 18.30 on Sunday 10-11-2024:
– L. Mesogeion, in the section between L. Katehaki and Túr na Aithne in the two (2) traffic streams, as well as on its vertical up to the first parallel street.
– Phidippidou, in the section between Michalakopoulou Street and L. Kifisias, as well as on its diagonals up to the first parallel street.
– Thebes, in the section between the streets M. Asia and Levadeia, in the flow of traffic towards the L. Mediterranean.
– Michalakopoulou, in the section between Ilsion Street and Mediterranean L.
– L. Kifisias, in the section between Panormou and L. Alexandra.
– L. Alexandras, in the section between Panormou and L. Kifissia.
- Prohibition of the vertical crossing of vehicles on the Marathon route during the hours, when its sections are closed to vehicular traffic except for the following controlled vertical crossing junctions:
– L. Marathon & Dionysos (Municipality of Marathon – N. Makris).
– L. Marathon – Artemis – Phidippidou (Municipality of Marathon – N. Makris).
– L. Marathon & Ag. Marinas (Municipality Marathon – N. Makris).
– L. Marathon & Fleming (Rafina – Municipality of Pikermio).
– L. Marathon & Patriarch Grigoriou - National Resistance (Pallini Municipality – Geraka).
– L. Marathon & Attica Exit (Pallini Municipality – Geraka).
– L. Marathon & L. Lavriou – Klisthenus – Cyclades (Stavros Ag. Paraskevi - Municipality Ag. Paraskevi).
– L. Mesogeion & Ag. Ioannou – Elpidos – Chalandriou (Municipality Ag. Paraskevi).
– Pedestrians, Cyclists and EPHO drivers (Light Personal Electric Vehicles, such as e-scooters, rollers, skateboards, self-balancing personal vehicles, etc.) are NOT ALLOWED to cross or move on the road along the Marathon route, the times that the game.
Due to the traffic restrictions, motorists can follow the following indicative alternative routes:
– From Athens city center to Zografou – Pagrati – Kaisariani – Byron:
L. Alexandras – Panormou – L. Kifissias – Katehaki etc.
– From Zografou – Pagrati – Kaisariani – Byron to Athens city centre:
Olof Palme – Kokkinopoulou – Katehaki – L. Kifisias – Panormou – L. Alexandra etc.
– From Athens City Center to the Southern Suburbs:
Piraeus – Hamosternas – L. Syngrou - L. Neptune etc. or
Piraeus – Hamosternas - Kallirois – L. Vouliagmeni etc.
– From Rafina Port to Athens, via Artemis (Loutsa):
Port Rafina – left Chr. Smyrni – right L. Karamanli – L. Spaton – the regional Mayor right Chr. Beka – to the right of L. Spata – to the left of Theotokopoulos (Olympioniki) and then:
– To Chaladri, Vrilissia, etc.:
Leontario junction – right L. Lavriou – vertical crossing Stavros – Klistenous etc.
— To St. Paraskevi, Cholargo, Papagou, Ilioupoli, etc.:
Right L. Lavriou – left Trikala (before Komvo Stavros) – right Gravia – right Ag. Ioannou – left Tassopoulos etc.
– To the Southern Suburbs:
Leontario junction – left L. Lavriou – right L. Koropi / Vari etc.
– From Marathon to the Northern Suburbs – Port of Piraeus and Panathenaic Stadium:
Three Demokratias Street – left L. Lake Marathon – right Helmou – left Kryonerio – left NEOAL – continued L. Kifisou etc.
– From Nea Makri to the Northern Suburbs:
Via L. Dionysos – Agios Petros.
Further clarification/information will be provided on Saturday 9-11-2024 between the hours of 07.00′ and 22.00′ and on Sunday 10-11-2024 between the hours of 06.00′ and 19.00′, from the Marathon Operations Center on the phones:
– 210 8708 237,
– 210 8708 238,
ELAS appeals to the drivers of the vehicles, for the orderly behavior of the races and to prevent traffic problems, to avoid traffic and parking of their vehicles on the streets and routes above and to follow the instructions. of the traffic police.
Ehicle traffic will need to find alternative routes due to the upcoming traffic restrictions. Here are some suggested routes for drivers:
- From Athens City Center to Zografou – Pagrati – Kaisariani – Byron:
– Suggested Route: L. Alexandras → Panormou → L. Kifissias → Katehaki, etc.
- From Zografou – Pagrati – Kaisariani – Byron to Athens City Center:
– Suggested Route: Olof Palme → Kokkinopoulou → Katehaki → L. Kifissias → Panormou → L. Alexandras, etc.
- From Athens City Center to the Southern Suburbs:
– Two Options:
– Option 1: Piraeus → Hamosternas → L. Syngrou → L. Neptune, etc.
– Option 2: Piraeus → Hamosternas → Kallirois → L. Vouliagmeni, etc.
- From Rafina Port to Athens City Center:
– Additional routes or options may need to be provided for drivers traveling from Rafina Port, especially considering the ongoing traffic changes.
Motorists are advised to plan their journeys in advance and follow the alternative routes to avoid delays during the specified times of traffic suspension. The restrictions are particularly notable on Sunday, November 10, 2024, so extra caution and planning are recommended.