Attica Gridlocked: Monday Morning Traffic Tests Drivers' Nerves

Traffic in Greece's Attica region turned "red" on Monday morning, with drivers facing arduous conditions and significant delays across the capital's road network. The congestion tested the patience of commuters navigating the capital's notoriously busy streets.

Kifisos Avenue was a focal point of the traffic chaos, particularly in the northbound lanes from Aigaleo to Nea Ionia and Metamorfosi. Southbound traffic also experienced heavy delays from Metamorfosi to the Nea Filadelfeia junction. The Athens-Corinth and Athens-Lamia highways also saw substantial delays, especially around Chaidari and the Poseidonos junction.

An accident on the Ymittos Ring Road, heading towards Katechaki near Agia Paraskevi, caused severe disruptions and prolonged delays for drivers in that area. The traffic management authority reported delays exceeding 30 minutes for those heading towards the airport from Fyli to Kifissia, and 15-20 minutes for the Lamia exit.

Delays were also significant on the way to Elefsina, with 10-15 minute hold-ups from Plakentia to Kifissia. In the city center, Kifissias Avenue saw slow-moving traffic from Chalandri towards Marousi and Kifissia, while Mesogeion Avenue experienced heavy traffic heading into central Athens. Drivers on Katechaki Avenue and the Kareas Ring Road moved at low speeds, with heavy traffic also reported on Vouliagmenis Avenue towards the city center.