# Greece transport disruptions July‑August 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/temporary-road-closures-in-greece
> Updated: 2026-08-03T07:56:35.000Z. Sources: 123. Developments: 54.

Road‑maintenance crews kept intensive work across Greece through late July, extending lane closures on the Thessaloniki‑Nea Moudania and Thessaloniki‑Serres corridors, the K16–K5 stretch and the 27th and 28th Provincial Roads. Night‑time lane‑narrowing on the Athens‑Lamia Motorway continued, with the right‑hand lane closed nightly from 23:00‑06:00 (3 June‑31 July) and a further five‑month phase of lane‑shifts and night closures on 15‑16 July and 3‑7 August. The Louda bridge (Giannitson‑Stavrou road) remained partially closed until 28 July, and the western half stayed shut to all traffic.

Event‑related closures added to the disruption: the IG Posidonia Tour (30 May), Run Bike Care (6‑7 June), Stratoni Triathlon (6‑7 June), Special Olympics SNF NOSTOS RUN (23 June) and the EKO Rally (25 June) imposed temporary bans on major Athens streets; a concert in Ioannina (21 June) and a municipal concert in Thessaloniki (June 10‑12) also required road closures.

The Attica traffic authority rolled out new monitoring cameras (5 June) and the Arta police extended Ionia Odos lane closures through 31 August. Thessaloniki’s flyover project generated a series of 48‑hour closures on the Eastern Inner Ring Road (10, 12, 14, 25, 27, 28 June; 1‑2 August) and an extra €64.3 million compensation, pushing the completion deadline to May 2027. The Thessaloniki Metro resumed service on 20 June, while night‑time restrictions on the regional road continued.

A ferry‑crew strike (2‑8 July) threatened Rafina sailings, and a five‑month resurfacing programme on the Athens‑Thessaloniki highway (14‑16 July; 3‑7 August) added further lane‑narrowing. Water‑main works on Rhodes (9‑11 June) and the Amfilochia‑Lefkada national road (26 June‑18 August) imposed additional lane reductions and speed limits.

Overall, the summer saw a dense overlay of maintenance, event‑driven closures and infrastructure upgrades that strained road, rail and ferry networks across Greece.

## Claims

- Traffic on Thessaloniki's Eastern Inner Ring Road will be fully closed in both directions from 23:00 on 1 August 2026 to 05:00 on 2 August 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The closure is required for construction work on a flyover at the K11 (Pylaia) over‑pass. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Vehicles heading toward Kavala/Katerini will be diverted to Prasakaki street. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Vehicles heading toward Chalkidiki and the airport will be diverted to Foka street. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Heavy‑vehicle drivers are advised to use the Monastiriou‑Egnatia‑Karamanlis axis for their trips. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Traffic police will enforce speed limits and follow the temporary road markings during the closure. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-03: Athens‑Thessaloniki Highway Traffic Restrictions to Lamia Direction

Temporary lane closures on the AΘE highway toward Lamia from 3‑7 Aug 2026, with two phases of right‑lane and emergency‑lane shutdowns and detour routes, announced by New Road.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/athensthessaloniki-highway-traffic-restrictions-to-lamia-direction

### 2026-08-01: Thessaloniki Flyover work shuts Eastern Inner Ring Road overnight

Thessaloniki’s Eastern Inner Ring Road will be closed overnight (23:00 Sat–05:00 Sun) for Flyover construction, with detours via Prasakaki/John Kennedy/Elaiwn (west) and Foka (east) and a 3.5‑tonne truck ban on

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mount-poikilo-wildfire-forces-traffic-diversions-in-athens

### 2026-07-28: Thessaloniki ring road closed overnight for flyover construction

Thessaloniki's Eastern Inner Ring Road will be fully closed both ways from 23:00 1 Aug 2026 to 05:00 2 Aug 2026 for flyover work, with detours via Prasakaki (Kavala/Katerini) and Foka (Chalkidiki/Airport) and a

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thessaloniki-ring-road-closed-overnight-for-flyover-construction

### 2026-07-25: Athens transit authority rolls out summer timetable for buses, metro and tram

Athens OASA implements a summer timetable from July to early September, cutting frequencies on metro, HSAP and tram, boosting service to the airport, port and coastal line 122, and suspending student lines 242,

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/athens-transit-authority-rolls-out-summer-timetable-for-buses-metro-and-tram

### 2026-07-25: Athens Metro Line 3 stations close early for overnight track replacement

Athens Metro Line 3 will close Constitution, Evangelismos and Megaro Mousikis stations at 21:40 nightly from 26 July for track‑replacement works; a temporary bus X23 will serve the area.

25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/athens-metro-line-3-stations-close-early-for-track-upgrades-x23-bus-added

### 2026-07-24: Greek authorities extend traffic restrictions on Louda bridge until July 28, 2026

Greek police extend Louda bridge traffic restrictions until 28 July 2026, closing the western half, limiting heavy vehicles and directing traffic through a single lane with lights while suggesting multiple det‑

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-authorities-extend-traffic-restrictions-on-louda-bridge-until-july-28-2026

### 2026-07-22: Athens suspends 'Ring' traffic restriction from July 25 for summer

Athens’s “Ring” traffic restriction ends on 24 July 2026; from 25 July all vehicles can move freely in the city centre. The odd‑even licence‑plate rule, in effect since 20 October, will resume in autumn.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/athens-suspends-innerring-traffic-restriction-for-summer-starting-july-25

### 2026-07-21: Greece adjusts summer public transport schedule and imposes traffic restrictions in Thessaloniki

Greece's summer public‑transport timetable runs until early September, with frequent metro, tram and bus services, while Thessaloniki imposes night‑time road closures on the Eastern Inner Bypass on 23‑24 July –

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-adjusts-summer-public-transport-schedule-and-imposes-traffic-restrictions-in-thessaloniki

### 2026-07-20: Athens 'Ring' traffic scheme ends July 24, lifting alternating licence‑plate limits

Athens' 'Ring' traffic restriction, active since Oct 20, ends on July 24, ending the alternating licence‑plate rule within the city's central Small Ring; it will resume in autumn.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/athens-ring-traffic-scheme-ends-july-24-lifting-alternating-licenceplate-limits

### 2026-07-17: Kifisos highway traffic restrictions in Athens until Sept 1

Athens’ Kifisos highway will run with only one lane per direction during night works from now until 1 September, with reduced speed and emergency‑lane use, causing minor delays.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kifisos-highway-traffic-restrictions-in-athens-until-sept-1

### 2026-07-17: Hellenic Train halts Thessaloniki‑Serres service after technical fault

A Hellenic Train on route 1634 between Thessaloniki and Serres broke down at Muries station, stranding 61 passengers. The operator will replace the train with buses and also run the opposite route 1635 entirely

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hellenic-train-halts-thessalonikiserres-service-after-technical-fault

### 2026-07-16: Athens Metro Line 3 early station closures begin July 19

From July 19, five Athens Metro Line 3 stations close at 21:40 nightly for rail‑track replacement; trains run only between Demokratiko Theatro‑Syntagma and Ethniki Amyna‑Airport; OASA adds temporary X22 bus.

27 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thessaloniki-implements-temporary-ringroad-closures-for-flyover-works

### 2026-07-15: Athens public transport implements summer schedule with reduced frequencies

Athens public transport rolls out a summer timetable with reduced frequencies, boosted service to the airport, port and beaches, daily line 122, suspension of three student bus routes, and special metro line 3,

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/athens-public-transport-reduces-summer-service-on-metro-bus-tram-and-suburban-rail

### 2026-07-14: Five‑month traffic restrictions imposed on Greece's Athens‑Lamia motorway

Greece will impose five‑month traffic restrictions on the Athens–Lamia motorway, with night closures and lane‑narrowing near LykoVrisi as road works proceed.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fivemonth-traffic-restrictions-imposed-on-greeces-athenslamia-motorway

### 2026-07-12: Thessaloniki road works and power outage disrupt traffic in July

Road maintenance on several Thessaloniki routes caused lane closures July 14‑16, and a scheduled power cut on July 12 left western neighborhoods without electricity for a few hours.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thessaloniki-road-works-and-power-outage-disrupt-traffic-in-july

### 2026-07-10: Metamorfosi Interchange traffic restrictions imposed for five months

Starting 13 July, lane narrowing, speed limits and a temporary Lamía‑exit closure will affect the Metamorfosi interchange for five months, easing traffic congestion on the Athens‑Lamía corridor.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/metamorfosi-interchange-traffic-restrictions-imposed-for-five-months

### 2026-07-10: Athens traffic restrictions lifted for summer, free flow resumes July 24

Athens' summer traffic ban ends on 24 July 2026, lifting the license‑plate “Ring” limits and allowing all vehicles free city‑centre access.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/athens-traffic-restrictions-lifted-for-summer-free-flow-resumes-july-24

### 2026-07-09: Thessaloniki flyover construction triggers two‑night inner bypass closure

Thessaloniki’s Flyover works close the inner bypass for two nights (23:00‑05:00 on July 10‑11), diverting traffic through the city and causing expected congestion for Serbian tourists heading to the Greek coast

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thessaloniki-road-closures-extend-for-two-nights-due-to-flyover-construction

### 2026-07-06: Greece imposes temporary road closures and traffic restrictions in July

Greece will close the Ionian highway between Amfilochia and Arta on 8 July for maintenance, and Athens’ traffic‑restriction Ring stays in force until 24 July with weekday limits and vehicle‑type exemptions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-imposes-temporary-road-closures-and-traffic-restrictions-in-july

### 2026-07-06: Greek islands host summer road and mountain‑bike races in July 2026

Mytilene will hold a night road race on 12 July 2026 featuring champion Panagiotis Bitados and Olga Fiaska, while Rhodes hosts the ELAFOS MTB competition on 11‑12 July 2026 across various categories.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-islands-host-summer-road-and-mountainbike-races-in-july-2026

### 2026-07-05: Maintenance work continues on Greece's Thessaloniki‑Moudania highway

Road maintenance on Greece's Thessaloniki‑Moudania highway continues through 6‑8 July 2026, with lane closures for vegetation cutting and lighting repairs at two junctions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maintenance-work-continues-on-greeces-thessalonikimoudania-highway

### 2026-06-30: Greece faces ferry strike disruptions and major Thessaloniki road closure

A July 2‑8 ferry strike disrupts Rafina schedules, and a 24‑hour road closure on Thessaloniki's ring road on 3 July forces detours for all traffic.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-faces-ferry-strike-disruptions-and-major-thessaloniki-road-closure

### 2026-06-28: Greek Panhellenic Road Cycling Championship 2026 Takes Place in Trikala

The 2026 Panhellenic Road Cycling Championship ran 26‑28 June in Trikala, hosted by Pyrgos, with 300 cyclists and awards presented by local officials. Rodilios of Rhodes secured top‑10 finishes, including a 2nd

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-panhellenic-road-cycling-championship-2026-takes-place-in-trikala

### 2026-06-27: Athens Metro Line 3 to close four stations early for track‑replacement works

Athens Metro Line 3 begins overnight track‑replacement on 28 June, closing four stations early (21:40) through Thursday; trains run in two sections and a temporary X21 bus serves the gap.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/athens-metro-line-3-to-close-four-stations-early-from-sunday

### 2026-06-27: Thessaloniki Flyover Construction Keeps Main Ring Road Closed Through Sunday

Thessaloniki’s flyover build extends a 48‑hour ring‑road closure through Sunday, imposing truck bans, parking limits and detour routes for drivers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thessaloniki-flyover-construction-keeps-main-ring-road-closed-through-sunday

### 2026-06-25: Amfilochia–Lefkada National Road Closed for Water Main Work, Traffic Limited June‑August 2026

Temporary traffic restrictions on the Amfilochia‑Lefkada road (69+450‑69+500) from 26 June to 18 August 2026 for a 50‑m water‑main project near Agios Nikolaos; lane width and speed limits reduced, work 07:00‑19

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amfilochialefkada-national-road-closed-for-water-main-work-traffic-limited-juneaugust-2026

### 2026-06-25: Arta Police extend Ionia Odos traffic restrictions through Aug 31 2026

Arta police have prolonged temporary traffic measures on Ionia Odos, closing a lane and the emergency lane toward Ioannina until 31 Aug 2026, with work scheduled from 6 Jul to 10 Aug.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arta-police-extend-ionia-odos-traffic-restrictions-through-aug-31-2026

### 2026-06-25: Thessaloniki Eastern Ring Road Closed for 48 Hours Amid Flyover Project

Thessaloniki’s eastern ring road will close both ways for 48 hours from Friday night for a flyover build, with detours and heavy‑truck limits over the weekend.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thessaloniki-eastern-ring-road-closed-for-48-hours-amid-flyover-project

### 2026-06-24: Thessaloniki regional road closed for 48 hours for Flyover construction

Thessaloniki’s Eastern Internal Regional Road will be closed both ways for 48 hours from 23:00 Fri 26 June for flyover construction, with rerouted traffic, heavy‑truck bans and parking restrictions through the‑

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thessaloniki-regional-road-closed-for-48-hours-for-flyover-construction

### 2026-06-24: Thessaloniki Flyover receives €64.3 million extra compensation

Thessaloniki’s flyover project gains €64.3 million extra funding, pushing total costs above €520 million and setting a new May 2027 completion target.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thessaloniki-flyover-receives-643-million-extra-compensation

### 2026-06-22: Athens imposes extensive road closures for SNF Nostos Run 2026

Athens will close major streets and ban parking on 23 June 2026 for the SNF Nostos Run Special Olympics race; vehicle traffic stops at 20:30, parking bans start at 06:00, and many bus, tram and trolley routes ​

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/athens-traffic-shutdown-for-snf-nostos-run-special-olympics-on-23-june-2026

### 2026-06-22: Thessaloniki opens new pedestrian stretch of Agia Sophia and starts emergency road works

Thessaloniki opened a new pedestrian stretch of the Agia Sophia area and began emergency works on the Regional Road, closing one lane, alongside maintenance on the 27th Provincial Road.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thessaloniki-opens-new-pedestrian-stretch-of-agia-sophia-and-starts-emergency-road-works

### 2026-06-19: Thessaloniki Metro resumes service as Kalamaria extension tests progress

Thessaloniki Metro back in service on 20 June (05:15‑23:00), ticket balances can be recharged at designated stations, temporary bus M1 ends, night traffic closures for Flyover work, and Kalamaria extension set‑

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thessaloniki-inner-ring-road-closed-overnight-for-flyover-construction

### 2026-06-18: Hellenic Train to run temporary bus substitutions on Athens‑Thessaloniki line June 22‑24

Hellenic Train will replace Athens‑Thessaloniki rail service with buses between Leianokladi and Thessaloniki from 22‑24 June 2026 due to infrastructure repairs after severe weather.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hellenic-train-to-run-temporary-bus-substitutions-on-athensthessaloniki-line-june-2224

### 2026-06-17: Greek cities impose traffic bans for SNF NOSTOS RUN and EKO Rally

Athens and Kallithea will restrict traffic on 23 June for the SNF NOSTOS RUN Special Olympics race, while Elliniko will enforce road closures on 25 June for the EKO Rally Acropolis.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/magnesia-farmers-launch-motorised-protest-on-june-23

### 2026-06-17: Greece imposes temporary road closures in Ioannina and on AΘE highway

Greece will close streets in Ioannina for a night‑time concert on 21 June and block the right lane of the AΘE highway for pavement work from 19‑30 June, directing drivers to alternative routes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-imposes-temporary-road-closures-in-ioannina-and-on-ae-highway

### 2026-06-16: Athens traffic and train services face temporary disruptions on June 22‑24

Athens imposes road‑race traffic bans on 23 June and Hellenic Train replaces Athens‑Thessaloniki trains with buses from 22‑24 June for infrastructure repairs.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/athens-metro-stations-close-early-thursdayfriday-city-traffic-restricted-for-road-races-on-june-23

### 2026-06-16: Greece Enforces Temporary Traffic Reroutes on E65 and Ionia Odos

Greece temporarily closes lanes and redirects traffic on the E65 and Ionia Odos highways for resurfacing and signage upgrades, with reduced tolls at Terovou and safety measures in place.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-enforces-temporary-traffic-reroutes-on-e65-and-ionia-odos

### 2026-06-14: Athens Metro Line 3 stations close early for works, service altered

Athens Metro Line 3 will close five stations early (21:40) from 15‑18 June for works; a temporary X20 bus will serve passengers, OASA says the disruptions are necessary.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/athens-metro-line-3-stations-close-early-for-works-service-altered

### 2026-06-13: Athens Metro Line 3 stations close early for night works starting June 15

Athens Metro Line 3 will see early nightly closures of five stations from 21:40, June 15‑18, as night works replace tracks; a temporary X20 bus line will run to aid commuters.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thessaloniki-completes-demolition-of-panorma-bridge-for-flyover-project

### 2026-06-13: Athens Metro Line 3 stations close early June 15‑18 for upgrade work

Athens Metro Line 3 will close five stations early (21:40) each night from 15‑18 June for track upgrades; a temporary X20 bus will serve affected riders.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/athens-metro-line-3-stations-close-early-from-june-15-for-track-work

### 2026-06-12: Thessaloniki imposes 48‑hour road closure for flyover demolition

Thessaloniki closes its Eastern Ring Road for 48 hours starting 23:00 12 June to demolish the Panorama flyover, with detours and truck limits in place.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thessaloniki-imposes-48hour-road-closure-for-flyover-demolition

### 2026-06-12: Larissa Implements Traffic Block on Georgiadi Road for Central Island Construction

Larissa municipality has closed a section of Georgiadi Road from 7 am to 3 pm starting June 12 for the construction of a new central island, part of a €3.75 million project to improve urban links and cultural s

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/larissa-implements-traffic-block-on-georgiadi-road-for-central-island-construction

### 2026-06-10: Thessaloniki road closures extended for flyover construction

Thessaloniki’s Eastern Inner Ring Road faces a 6‑hour night closure on 10 June and a 48‑hour full shutdown from 12 June for flyover works, with detours and heavy‑truck bans imposed.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thessaloniki-road-closures-extended-for-flyover-construction

### 2026-06-09: Greek Water Utility DEYAL Implements Road Closures and Water Cut in Rhodes

DEYAL in Rhodes will close a lane at Agios Achilleios on June 9, fully close Kallithas street on June 10, then halt water supply on June 11 (08:00‑13:00) on several Ialysos streets.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-water-utility-deyal-implements-road-closures-and-water-cut-in-rhodes

### 2026-06-08: Thessaloniki Flyover construction forces major road closures on June 10

Thessaloniki will close the inner regional road on 10 June for a flyover project, with further 48‑hour closures on 12 June for bridge demolition and added safety closures on 13 June.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thessaloniki-flyover-construction-forces-major-road-closures-on-june-10

### 2026-06-07: Athens hosts 6th Run Bike Care charity race, traffic closed on main streets

Athens held the 6th Run Bike Care charity race, closing main streets from 08:00‑12:00 to let thousands of participants run from Syntagma Square, marking World Cancer Survivors Day.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/athens-hosts-6th-run-bike-care-charity-race-traffic-closed-on-main-streets

### 2026-06-06: Greece rolls out temporary road and public‑transport changes in early June 2026

Athens will see altered bus, tram and metro services from 6 June 2026, while Trikala imposes road closures on key streets through 10 June, both due to construction works.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-rolls-out-temporary-road-and-publictransport-changes-in-early-june-2026

### 2026-06-05: Athens centers streets closed for Run Bike Care 6th cycling race

Athens closed central streets from 08:00‑12:00 on 6 June 2026 for the 6th Run Bike Care race, a 10 km cycling event organised for World Cancer Survivors Day.

19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/athens-road-closures-for-run-bike-care-cycling-race

### 2026-06-05: Greek municipalities commence road resurfacing and sewage works

Heraklion will resurface Leoforos Dimokratias on 10‑11 June, closing the road, while Nea Makri, Mati and Marathon schedule sewage pipe installations from 6‑8 June, causing temporary traffic changes.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-municipalities-commence-road-resurfacing-and-sewage-works

### 2026-06-05: Greek traffic authorities expand camera network in Attica and impose temporary highway closures near Arta

Greek authorities expand camera coverage in Attica and set temporary closures on Ionia Odos near Arta for road‑work installations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-traffic-authorities-expand-camera-network-in-attica-and-impose-temporary-highway-closures-near

### 2026-06-04: Greece imposes traffic closures for Run Bike Care and Stratoni Triathlon 2026

Greece will close central Athens streets (08:00‑12:00) and a stretch of the Thessaloniki‑Eiresos highway (07:30‑10:30) on Sunday 6‑7 June 2026 for the Run Bike Care and Stratoni Triathlon races.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/athens-and-chalkidiki-road-closures-for-june-2026-run-bike-care-and-stratoni-triathlon

### 2026-05-31: Greece imposes temporary lane closures on Athens‑Lamia highway and Trikala streets

Greece has set temporary traffic restrictions on the Athens‑Lamia highway (June 3–July 31, 2026) and on several Trikala streets (early‑June to mid‑June 2026), with lane closures and narrowed roads for roadworks

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-imposes-temporary-lane-closures-on-athenslamia-highway-and-trikala-streets

### 2026-05-29: Attica Implements Road Closures for IG Posidonia Tour Cycling Race

Attica will enforce road closures and parking bans on 30 May for the IG Posidonia Tour 2026 cycling race, affecting several southern suburbs and urging drivers and pedestrians to avoid the route.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/attica-implements-road-closures-for-ig-posidonia-tour-cycling-race

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Cite as: Greece transport disruptions July‑August 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/temporary-road-closures-in-greece