Attica experiences heavy traffic as summer holiday returns peak

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Greece is experiencing a significant wave of travelers returning to the Attica region following the August holiday period. This movement is visible across both road and sea networks.

On the roads, over 58,000 vehicles entered Attica within a 12-hour period. Heavy congestion has been reported on the Athens-Corinth National Road, specifically between Megara and Nea Peramos, with delays noted at the Elefsina toll station. To facilitate movement, authorities have implemented increased policing and a ban on trucks weighing over 3.5 tons entering the region until late evening.

Simultaneously, maritime traffic at Attica's ports is peaking. On Monday, August 17, more than 90,000 passengers moved through the ports of Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio. Data shows that arrivals (returning to Attica) have begun to outnumber departures, with 48,790 passengers arriving compared to 43,764 departing. This shift indicates the beginning of the mass return from summer vacations.

Entities

Attica · Attica Ports · Hellenic Coast Guard · Hellenic Police · Lavrio · Piraeus · Rafina

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Rafina has 19 scheduled departures, including four to Marmari. www.dimokratiki.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] On August 15, 21 departures from Piraeus transported 15,691 passengers to island destinations. www.dimokratiki.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Hellenic Coast Guard is on high alert to facilitate traffic and ensure safe passenger boarding. www.dimokratiki.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] On Sunday, 23 departures are scheduled from Piraeus. www.dimokratiki.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Six vessels departed from Lavrio carrying 2,704 passengers on August 15. www.dimokratiki.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] A total of 54 departures for Saronic islands carried 9,239 passengers on August 15. www.dimokratiki.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Nine departures from Rafina carried 3,503 passengers on August 15. www.dimokratiki.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Lavrio has 13 scheduled departures. www.dimokratiki.gr