Traffic: Athens road network at a standstill due to the general strike

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Traffic: Athens road network at a standstill due to the general strike

Attica routes "in the red" - which to avoid

Newsroom April 17 09:35

Drivers needed to commute within the Attica area today are advised to show patience and to plan their journey ahead due to the general strike where roads have been busier than usual since early this morning.

Kifisos is experiencing difficulties, making life challenging for drivers.

Traffic congestion is most notable in the Kifisos – KTEL route heading towards Acharnon and the national highways routes, Athens-Corinth and Athens-Lamia.

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