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Athens to temporarily lift traffic restrictions in city center for summer
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Athens to temporarily lift traffic restrictions in city center for summer

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Athens will temporarily lift its "Daktylios" traffic restrictions in the city center starting July 24 for the summer period.
  • The current alternating traffic system, based on license plate endings, will cease, allowing all vehicles unrestricted access on weekdays.
  • The restrictions are expected to return in the autumn with the start of the new operational period.

Athens is preparing to temporarily suspend its "Daktylios" traffic restrictions in the city center, with the measure set to end on July 24 for the summer season. This suspension offers a reprieve for drivers navigating the capital's core.

The "Daktylios" system, which has been in effect since October 20, mandates alternating traffic based on the last digit of a vehicle's license plate. Cars with plates ending in even numbers can drive on even-numbered dates, while those ending in odd numbers are restricted to odd-numbered dates. These rules apply within the Small "Daktylios" zone, bordered by major avenues like Alexandras, Mesogeion, Syngrou, and Pireos.

The restrictions are enforced only on weekdays, excluding weekends, public holidays, and days of public transport strikes. Following the July 24th suspension, all vehicles will be permitted to travel through the city center without the alternating number restrictions. The "Daktylios" system is anticipated to resume in the fall, marking the beginning of its next operational cycle.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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