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Greece · Traffic restrictions · 15.11.2026 · 06:25

Polytechnic anniversary: gradual Athens traffic measures until November 18

The first operating window began at 06:00 on November 15. A separate set of measures is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17.

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The first operating window for Athens traffic measures for the Polytechnic anniversary began at 06:00 on Sunday, November 15, and ends at 06:00 on Wednesday, November 18. Hellenic Police specifies gradual stopping and parking bans and traffic interruptions, depending on conditions.

The first phase includes, among other roads, Stournari from Exarchia Square to 3 Septemvriou and Patision from Kodringtonos to Panepistimiou in both directions, including its side streets as far as the first parallel road. Exarchia Square and Bouboulinas between Stournari and Alexandras are also included.

Separately, stopping and parking bans begin at 06:00 on Tuesday, November 17, across a wider network, including Panepistimiou, Stadiou and Omonia and Syntagma squares. Traffic interruptions will be introduced gradually from midday hours until the events end.

The announcement was issued on November 12. It also announces bus and trolleybus changes. For November 15–17, drivers are asked to avoid event areas, the march route and the US embassy area. All times are Athens time.

Source: Hellenic Police – Attica Press Office

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