E65 Highway Completion Boosts Ioannina Region Development

The Central Greece Motorway (E65) has been completed, linking Epirus and the Ioannina prefecture directly with Central Greece, Thessaly and the national road network. The new high‑speed, safe corridor shortens travel times to Ioannina, making the area more accessible to millions of visitors from central and southern Greece.

Authorities expect the highway to act as a strategic development axis, stimulating tourism sectors such as road trips, city breaks, conference, mountain, religious and cultural tourism. It also lowers transport costs for local businesses, speeds product distribution and opens new investment opportunities, turning the region into a logistics hub that connects Western Greece, Thessaly, Epirus and the Balkans. The improved connectivity is projected to raise demand for real‑estate, boost the influence of Ioannina’s international airport and support the development of the Pamvotida lake water‑port and the Ioannina industrial zone.

Overall, the E65 is portrayed as a catalyst for economic growth, increased tourism and enhanced trade for the Epirus region.