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Issue 06 | Autumn 2014 We are stepping on the gas to complete the Project! The bridge of Ancient Korinthos Current traffic opened to traffic arrangements OLYMPIA PASS page 3 page 4-5 page 7 www.olympiaodos.gr 2 Welcome Olympia Odos Issue 06 | Autumn 2014 Update 3 Olympia Odos turned the page. The Korinthos – Patras NNR construction We are stepping on the gas The first section of the Motorway opened to traffic works are already in progress and they are developing quickly day by day The first 7km section of the new branch from Ancient Korinthos along its entire length. The drivers may to complete the Project! Interchange to Zevgolatio was opened to traffic in early August, now see the earthworks, the widening in the presence of the Minister ITN Mr. M. Chryssochoides. works, the construction of overpasses More than 20 worksite zones and 2,000 employees and underpasses, the lane covers, in the second quarter of 2014 In the future, this section will constitute the right traffic branch of the tunnels, the retaining walls, the the Motorway (direction to Patras). Provisionally, this section will significantly boosted by the indirectly culverts, the interchanges, the bridges The construction works in the new serve both traffic directions (to Patras and to Korinthos), until the employed population (local suppliers, and the other important structures that sections of the Korinthos – Patras completion of the construction of the branch to Athens, in about staff of small-sized subcontractors and are being constructed on either side of Motorway are fully developing and 10 months. the road. currently the image of the road is really other businesses). impressive. More than 20 worksite zones During his visit at the Project, the Minister ITN made the It is typical that the worksite staff This is why we need to pay attention! extend over 120 km and in particular following statement: “For the first time, in about a year and a increased by more than 60% from the Olympia Odos is the most difficult and from Ancient Korinthos interchange up to half or even less, just one hour will be required to travel the 120 first to the second quarter of 2014, while complex motorway construction project the Patras Bypass. km of Korinthos – Patras motorway. It will be a modern and safe the project is developing and progresses currently in Greece, since its new motorway.” alignment mainly follows the current The growth aspect of the project, at a fast pace. Sections of the project alignment. Consequently, the drivers however, is evident mainly thanks to and important structures (overpasses, are traveling along or next to the the large number of workers. Today, the interchanges, tunnels, bridges) are construction sites and the workers number of workers directly employed progressively being completed, while new are working next to an operational at the road worksites has reached worksites are installed. road axis. 2.000, while the local economies are In this issue of our Newsletter you will find information about the progress of the works as well as about the traffic arrangements which are necessary for the construction of the project. Furthermore, you will find information km about the OLYMPIA PASS discount 53% 120 programs and advice on road safety. completion progress of motorway In every issue of this newsletter we will Ladopotamos Ancient Korinthos Thalero present you a member of the Olympia Odos “family”; in the present issue we start by presenting the Patrol Team Kalavryta Interchange: The new Ancient Korinthos Demolition of Saiteika personnel who watch over the road More than on a 24 hours a day basis assisting the ramp to Patras Bridge opened to traffic and Thalero Bridges vehicles that are involved in incidents opened to traffic On Friday, July 11th, the new Ancient Saiteika Bridge, at Kiato, was demolished and providing road assistance. 20 Korinthos Bridge was opened to traf- using mechanical equipment, in mid-May, 2000 The construction is completed and worksite zones fic. From now on, all trips to and from while Thalero Bridge, located between Olympia Odos, always aiming at the ramp to Patras of Ladopotamos employees Korinthos and Ancient Korinthos are now Kiato and Xylokastro, in early June. promoting Road Safety in Greece, Bridge, at Kalavryta Interchange, was made through the interchange and the During the works period, the traffic was continues reinforcing its road safety opened to traffic last May. Currently, the new bridge. diverted to the Old National Road. actions, the students’ information and reconstruction of the ramp to Athens awareness programs, by organizing is in progress. The bridge was reconstructed within visits to the operation and maintenance four months and was quickly delivered facilities and the Traffic Management You can watch amazing videos of the to traffic in order to minimize discomfort Center, as well as campaigns in demolition at www.olympiaodos.gr caused to the adjacent areas. cooperation with relevant bodies (e.g. 60% Road Safety Institute “Panos Mylonas”). staff increase (2nd quarter 224 bridges, overpasses Furthermore, it is worth noting that vs 1st quarter of 2014) throughout the works suspension and underpasses The new motorway will have two traffic lanes and an Emergency Lane per direction, and therefore it will period, the 500 employees of the with a be wider. This is why it is necessary to replace most of the structures (bridges, overpasses etc.) in order to Operator continued working (24 hours adjust them to the new upgraded features of the road. a day, 365 days a year) to ensure 12 tunnels – 16 km the maintenance and operation of 10 demolition operations concerning bridges and overpasses have been made to date, while a significant the motorway, thus offering high with a completion 52% number still needs to be implemented. level services to the users, achieving percentage of tangible results. completion Such operations are typical of the difficulties of the Project, since large scale mobilizations and a well- percentage coordinated plans are required to ensure the safety conditions for both the employees and the drivers. We wish you a lot of safe trips! The Olympia Odos Team 78% *Figures as of August 2014 4 Traffic Arrangements Olympia Odos Issue 06 | Autumn 2014 Traffic Arrangements 5 Traffic arrangements from Korinthos to Patras In this page you will find all the traffic Descriptions of works in progress: While driving in work zones follow these simple rules: arrangements that are currently in place, in order to prepare and adjust 1 Overpasses, Underpasses 9 Lane cover and other structures Before the In the Other your driving behavior. The exclusion and other structures in the Platanos area construction zones construction zones advice of lanes, the narrowings and all other arrangements are necessary 2 Canopy at the Melissi area 10 Kalavryta I/C and new sections interventions in order for workers of motorway on the Project and drivers to coexist 3 New Bridge 11 New Bridge with safety. 4 New Bridge Alerts you of the 12 New motorway sections distance to the Do not overtake. 5 Lykoporia overpass Remember: at the Nikoleika area construction zones. 6 Ligia overpass 2 km • All along the road, there are 13 New motorway sections emergency stop areas where you 7 New Derveni I/C at the Aegio area ● Do not rush to overtake prior can temporarily stop in 8 Krathis river Bridge 14 15 Panagopoula tunnels to the construction zones. and other structures in Pay attention to • You can call 1025 directly from 16 Structures and widenings Alerts you of the the Akrata area the bollards. ● Only overtake when allowed your mobile and soon the people correct speed limit. 17 and pass safely. of Olympia Odos will be there Rio I/C to assist you ● Keep a safe distance from Χώρος στάσης ΤΗΛΕΦΩΝΟ other vehicles. New motorway sections in temporary operation έκτακτης ανάγκης ΑΝΑΓΚΗΣ ΧΘ ΧΙΛ,Ν Emergency stop 1025 ● Stay focused on driving 1 New motorway section of Ancient Korinthos – Zegvolatio toll station area EMERGENCY and avoid distractions. PHONE ● Avoid sudden brakes. Motorist Service Stations: In case of emergency, try to Alerts you of the lane safely reach the nearest A B C D arrangements so you can adjust emergency stop area. your driving behavior and change in the direction in both directions lanes on time. Call the 1025 emergency line. of Athens only To Athens A B C D I/C I/C Ancient I/C I/C I/C I/C I/C I/C Aegio I/C I/C Korinthos Kiato Xylokastro Derveni Akrata Kalavryta Aegio Beach Selianitika Rio .100 .500 .000 .100 3 3 0 5 94 175 1 1 .750 .150 .300 .000 .800 .200 .100 .700 .350 .750 .300 .750 .150 .650 .050 .500 .550 .800 .400 .300 .750 .650 .500 .800 .750 .250 .550 .600 .850 .700 .300 .500 .100 .600 .550 2 5 1 1 06 08 22 23 27 32 34 35 39 41 43 45 51 53 55 56 63 64 65 67 71 82 87 91 92 99 88 94 119 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 201 205 205 209 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 To Patra * As applicable on September 1, 2014 6 Operations Olympia Odos Issue 06 | Autumn 2014 Olympia Pass 7 The importance of the Our people Emergency Lane (EL): a story with a happy ending Patrol personnel OLYMPIA PASS: “Good afternoon, My name is S.N. 42 Patrol and Road Assistance employees The prompt, polite and professional Yesterday, at about 21.30 p.m., my supervise the road network 24 hours a service provided by the Patrol Team Save upto son Nicolas fell and hit his head, in our day, 365 days a year, in order to promptly personnel to passing drivers is reflected Discount programs summer house in the area of Kinetta.