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From: Hamsterwheel
Drove thru Salonika yesterday, on the ring road. They’re completely updating it, not closed at all and still an “interesting” challenge not to be crashed into (very narrow twisting lanes). I reckon I saw over 10,000 blokes working on it, hundreds of cranes etc. and they were all working too, not standing about looking at a hole. Must be some serious EU dosh involved! The Thessaloniki Flyover project (upgrading the Eastern Inner Ring Road) is roughly 50% complete, with completion now targeted for May 2027, delayed from earlier 2026 projections. Construction involves heavy, ongoing demolition of existing infrastructure (like the Pylaia and Agios Pavlos bridges) to build a 13km elevated expressway, causing significant traffic disruption. GTP Headlines GTP Headlines +4 Key Updates and Construction Status (As of March/April 2026): Progress: The project is about 50% complete, featuring major demolition works to make way for the new elevated expressway. GTP Headlines GTP Headlines +1 Key Milestones: Demolition of the Panorama bridge and Agios Pavlos bridge is complete, with ongoing work on tunnel sections in the Pylaia area. Traffic Regulations: New traffic regulations are in place at the K7A (Agios Pavlos) intersection, connecting new roundabouts KK1 and KK2 to manage traffic flow. Facebook Facebook Projected Completion: The official delivery date has been pushed to May 2027. GTP Headlines GTP Headlines +1 Impact: The project is causing significant congestion, with experts advising commuters to avoid peak hours (7:00-10:30, 15:00-17:00) and seek alternative routes, such as city center roads or the Dojran border crossing if traveling toward Thassos. Nikana.gr Nikana.gr The project, valued at over €380 million, is aimed at reducing traffic congestion by 25-35% upon completion, despite current heavy delays

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Drove thru Salonika yesterday, on the ring road. They’re completely updating it, not ... [more]	Hamsterwheel	14:34:22
>> We rode there, had to get cash from the bank (pre-Euro days). It was chaos. Then ... [more]	Free Thinking Doggie	18:57:58

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