{"id":38243,"date":"2026-09-16T16:10:40","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T13:10:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cityfestival.thisisathens.org\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=38243"},"modified":"2026-09-16T16:13:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T13:13:23","slug":"traffic-regulations-2","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/cityfestival.thisisathens.org\/en\/event\/traffic-regulations-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Traffic Regulations"},"content":{"rendered":"Car-Free Athinas Street is all about leaving the car behind! It\u2019s a 24-hour street festival full of activities and events in central Athens, marking World Car-Free Day. To ensure smooth access and safety for all visitors, traffic regulations will be in effect throughout the event.<\/span>\r\n\r\nMetro Service<\/b>\r\n\r\nMetro Lines 2 & 3 will operate 24 hours a day during the event to facilitate travel into and out of the city centre.<\/span>\r\n\r\nTemporary Bus Route Changes<\/b>\r\n\r\nFrom Saturday 19 September at 20:00 to Sunday 20 September at 23:00, the following changes will apply:<\/span>\r\n\r\nModified Bus Routes:<\/b>\r\n
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  1. Route 227:<\/b> To Agios Artemios: Via Piraeus Street \u2192 Omonia Square \u2192 continues regular route.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nTo Petralona: Via Sokratous Street \u2192 right onto Piraeus Street \u2192 continues regular route.<\/span>\r\n
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    1. Routes 025 & 026:<\/b> From Ippokratous: Via Omirou Street \u2192 right onto Panepistimiou Street \u2192 Omonia Square \u2192 left onto Sokratous Street \u2192 right onto Piraeus Street \u2192 right onto Myllerou Street\u2192 continues regular route.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nTo Ippokratous: Via Thermopylon Street \u2192 left onto Piraeus Street \u2192 Omonia Square \u2192 Stadiou Street \u2192 continues regular route.<\/span>\r\n
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      1. Route 035: <\/b>To Tavros: Via Sokratous Street\u2192 right onto Piraeus Street \u2192 continues regular route.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nTo Kypseli: Via Piraeus Street \u2192 Omonia Square \u2192 continues regular route.<\/span>\r\n\r\nTraffic Police Measures (Road Closures & Parking Restrictions)<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nFrom 20:00 on Saturday, 19 September to 23:00 on Sunday, 20 September, the following roads will be closed to all vehicle traffic, and stopping and parking will be strictly prohibited:<\/span>\r\n\r\nClosed Roads:<\/b>\r\n\r\nAthinas Street <\/b>(between Evripidou Street and Ermou Street), both directions, including all side streets up to the first parallel roads.<\/span>\r\n\r\nKarageorgi Servias Street<\/b> (entire length)<\/span>\r\n\r\nPerikleous Street <\/b>(entire length)<\/span>\r\n\r\nAthinaidos Street<\/b> (entire length)<\/span>\r\n\r\nAgias Irinis Street<\/b> (entire length)<\/span>\r\n\r\nAgion Asomaton Square<\/b> (between Sarri Street and Ermou Street both directions, including all side streets up to the first parallel roads.)<\/span>\r\n\r\nErmou Street<\/b> (between Agion Asomaton and Athinas Street both directions, including all side streets up to the first parallel roads.)<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlease Note:<\/b>\r\n\r\nThese traffic restrictions may begin earlier or be extended beyond the scheduled times, depending on prevailing traffic conditions. The final decision rests with the Athens Traffic Police Commander on duty. The Athens Traffic Department, in coordination with the relevant authorities, will be responsible for implementing and enforcing these measures. This includes the placement of road signage, pavement markings, and the management of traffic by authorised officers.<\/span>\r\n\r\nPenalties for Non-Compliance<\/b>\r\n\r\nAny violation of the above regulations\u2014including failure to comply with road signs, markings, or instructions issued by traffic officers\u2014will be prosecuted and penalised in accordance with the provisions of<\/span> Law 2696\/1999 (A-57)<\/b> on the ratification of the <\/span>Greek Highway Code<\/b>.<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Car-Free Athinas Street is all about leaving the car behind! It\u2019s a 24-hour street festival full of activities and events in central Athens, marking World Car-Free Day. To ensure smooth […]

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