Chains mandatory to all in Attica - Message from 112 to residents
The announcement of Attica Traffic in detail: Emergency Bulletin of Hazardous Weather - Traffic regulations - Anti-skid chains
"For special safety reasons and in order to avoid causing traffic problems in view of the occurrence of adverse weather phenomena, by Decision of the Traffic Director of Attica from 18:00 hours today 02.04.2023 cars of all categories must be equipped with anti-skid chains or other similar anti-skid means , during their circulation on the entire road network of the Province of Attica.
Furthermore, from 18:00 today 04.02.2023, the traffic of any type of heavy vehicle with a maximum permissible weight of more than 3.5 tons will not be allowed, regardless of the use of anti-skid chains:
In both traffic streams of N.E.O. Athens-Lamia, in its section from the height of A/K Kalyftakis to h/th 57,300 (boundaries of the Province of Attica).
Along the entire length of Attica Road, the Western Peripheral Avenue Ymittos and the Peripheral Aigaleo, as well as the road network adjacent to them.
In both streams of traffic P.E.O. Elefsinas-Thebes from the 5,000 m/t (revoil gas station - formerly CYCLON) to the borders of the Prefecture of Attica with the Prefecture of Viotia (m/t 30,000).
Also, from 06.00 am tomorrow 05.02.2023, the traffic of all vehicles, regardless of the use of anti-skid chains, will not be allowed on Parnithos Avenue from the 22nd street (cable car) in both (2) traffic streams.
The drivers of these vehicles are requested to avoid driving on the above road sections in order to avoid inconvenience and the creation of additional traffic problems and to follow the instructions of the traffic controllers."
Moreover, a message from 112 about the upcoming bad weather was sent to the residents of Attica. The message warns of dangerous snowfall from Sunday morning (05/02/2023) in North, North-East and North-West Attica and recommends citizens to limit their movements to those absolutely necessary.
Lastly, for persons still planning on making outings these days, please call ahead to any of the venues of interest to get informed if their event will still be taking place.
