Nighttime Traffic Restrictions on A1 Highway Until September 12; Tatoy Exit Closed

Drivers on the A1 highway, a key route connecting Athens, Thessaloniki, and Evzoni, must prepare for nighttime traffic disruptions. New Odos, the highway operator, is undertaking asphalt repairs that will necessitate lane closures and speed reductions. The work, scheduled from Monday, August 24, to Saturday, September 12, 2026, will only occur during overnight hours, between 11 PM and 6 AM on weekdays.

The affected stretch is between the 17.6 km and 15.17 km markers on the northbound lanes towards Athens. The project will unfold in four phases. Initially, the right lane will be closed, allowing traffic to use the middle and left lanes. However, subsequent phases will impose more significant restrictions, closing both the right and middle lanes, leaving only the left lane open. This will create substantial narrowing of the road surface.

A particularly impactful change for local drivers is the closure of the Tatoy interchange's entry ramp onto the A1. Those who typically use this entrance will be directed to follow temporary signage and proceed to the Pyrna interchange to access the highway. This means drivers in the area should plan to bypass the Tatoy entrance entirely after 11 PM and use Pyrna instead.

New Odos emphasizes the need for drivers to exercise caution, reduce speed well in advance of the work zones, and strictly adhere to temporary traffic signals. The company will install necessary signage to guide motorists. Given the potential for significant delays, especially if there is heavy overnight traffic, drivers are advised to plan accordingly.