Traffic restrictions will be enforced in central Athens today and tomorrow to accommodate student parades celebrating Greece’s National Anniversary of March 25th.
The measures, announced by the Hellenic Police (ELAS), will affect key roads in the capital and extend to various municipalities across Attica on Tuesday.
Central Athens Prepares for Student Parade
Today, Monday, March 24th, the heart of Athens will see road closures and parking bans to facilitate the annual student parade honoring the 1821 Greek Revolution. Starting at 6:00 a.m., parking will be prohibited along several major avenues and streets, with traffic fully halted from 10:00 a.m. until the events conclude. The restrictions will impact:
– Vasilissis Amalias Avenue: Closed in both directions along its entire length, including all intersecting streets up to the first parallel road.
– Vasilissis Sofias Avenue: Closed between Sekeri Street and Vasilissis Amalias Avenue, in the direction toward Syntagma Square.
– King George I Street: Fully closed.
– Eleftherios Venizelos (Panepistimiou) Street: Closed along its entire length, including intersecting streets up to the first parallel road.
– Vasilissis Olgas Avenue: Closed in both directions.
– Syngrou Avenue: Closed between Athanasiou Diakou and Dionysiou Areopagitou Streets, in the direction toward Syntagma Square.
The measures aim to ensure a smooth and safe celebration of the national holiday, with police urging drivers to avoid these areas and follow traffic officers’ instructions.
Tuesday Parades Across Attica
On Tuesday, March 25th, student parades will take place in various Attica municipalities, prompting additional localized traffic measures. The Traffic Police will implement necessary restrictions to support these events, with details varying by area. ELAS has not yet released a full list of affected roads but assures that officers will be on hand to manage flow and minimise disruptions.
Call for Driver Cooperation
Authorities are appealing to drivers to steer clear of the restricted zones during the specified times and to comply with road signs and traffic personnel. “These measures are in place for everyone’s convenience and to prevent unnecessary congestion,” an ELAS spokesperson said. “We ask for the public’s patience and cooperation.”
As Greece prepares to mark its historic independence, Athenians and visitors alike are advised to plan their routes carefully over the next two days. Updates on traffic conditions will be provided as the celebrations unfold.