Traffic Disruptions in Athens and Kallithea on Tuesday (June 23) Due to SNF Nostos Run 2026
Date of Publication: June 22, 2026
Last Updated: June 23, 2026
Applies to: All drivers and residents in Athens and Kallithea
Central roads in Athens and Kallithea will be closed on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, due to the SNF Nostos Run 2026. This article provides comprehensive information on the affected roads, timings, and recommended alternative routes to help you navigate the city during the event.
WHEN WILL THE ROADS BE CLOSED?
A gradual traffic interruption will be implemented from 8:30 PM until the end of the event. Additionally, stopping and parking will be prohibited from 6:00 AM until the end of the event on the following avenues and streets in the areas of Athens and Kallithea.
WHICH ROADS WILL BE AFFECTED?
The following main roads and their perpendicular streets (up to the first parallel road) will experience closures and parking restrictions:
- Vassilissis Konstantinou Ave: Entire length, both directions.
- Vassilissis Sofias Ave: Section between Zaharof Street and Vassilissis Amalias Ave, both directions.
- Arditou: Entire length, both directions.
- Anapauseos: Entire length.
- M. Mousourou: Entire length.
- Rizari: Entire length, both directions.
- Kokkali: Entire length.
- Papadiamantopoulou: Section between Mihalakopoulou Street and Vassilissis Sofias Ave.
- Eratosthenous: Section between Eftychidou Street and Vassilissis Konstantinou Ave, both directions.
- Ilioupoleos: Section between Hymettou Street and Karea Street.
- Karea: Entire length.
- Vassilissis Alexandrou: Section between Mihalakopoulou Street and Vassilissis Sofias Ave.
- Syntagma Square.
- Ath. Diakou: Entire length.
- Vassilissis Amalias Ave: Entire length, both directions.
Syngrou Avenue:
- Section between Kallirrois Street and Vassilissis Amalias Ave, both directions (no stopping/parking from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM).
- Section between Frantzi Street and Faliro Delta, towards Piraeus (no stopping/parking from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM).
- Section between Kallirrois Street and Frantzi Street, towards Athens (no stopping/parking from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM).
- Syngrou Avenue side road, section between Tagmatarchou Plessa Street and Lysikratous Street, towards Piraeus (no stopping/parking from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM).
- Syngrou Avenue side road, section between Lysikratous Street and Euripidou Street.
- Kallirrois: Section between Amvr. Frantzi Street and Vouliagmenis Ave, towards Vouliagmenis Ave.
- Vassilissis Georgiou B’: Entire length.
- Aravantinou: Section between Hesiodou Street and Vassilissis Konstantinou Ave.
- Fillelinon: Entire length.
- Stadiou: Section between Aiolou Street and Syntagma Square.
- Akadimias: Section between Ippokratous Street and Vassilissis Sofias Ave.
- Vassilissis Georgiou A’: Entire length.
- Meleagrou: Section between Hesiodou Street and Vassilissis Konstantinou Ave.
- Kleanthous: Entire length.
- Vassilissis Olgas Ave: Entire length, both directions.
- Irodou Attikou: Entire length.
- Sokratous: Section between Lysikratous Street and Euripidou Street.
- Irakleous: Section between Lysikratous Street and Euripidou Street (no stopping/parking and temporary traffic interruption from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM).
- Dimosthenous: Section between Lambrou Katsoni Street and Euripidou Street, both directions (no stopping/parking and temporary traffic interruption from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM).
- Tagmatarchou Plessa: Section between Doiranis Street and Syngrou Avenue side road (no stopping/parking and temporary traffic interruption from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM).
- Doiranis: Section between Lysikratous Street and Euripidou Street, both directions (no stopping/parking and temporary traffic interruption from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM).
- Euripidou: Section between Syngrou Avenue side road and Epameinonda – Lambrou Katsoni Street (no stopping/parking from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM and temporary traffic interruption from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM on both sides of the road).
Note: Vertical crossing of vehicles through the race route will be prohibited during the hours when sections are closed to traffic, except for the following controlled vertical crossing intersections:
- Vassilissis Sofias Ave & Rigillis Street
- Vassilissis Konstantinou Ave & Vassilissis Georgiou B’ Street
RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVE ROUTES
Due to traffic restrictions, drivers can follow the indicative alternative routes below:
From Syngrou Avenue towards Athens city center:
- Syngrou Ave – right to Kallirrois – right to Amvr. Frantzi – left to Karpou – continue to Philolaou – continue to Hymettou, etc., towards Mihalakopoulou or Katechaki Ave.
- Syngrou Ave – right to Kallirrois – right to Amvr. Frantzi – left to Karpou – right to Vouliagmenis Ave – continue via Byron – peripheral Katechaki Ave.
From Mesogeion Avenue or Kifisias Avenue towards Athens city center:
- Mesogeion Ave – right to Feidippidou – continue to Alexandras Ave (via Exarcheia or Patision), etc.
- Kifisias Ave – right to Alexandras Ave (via Exarcheia or Patision), etc.
ADVICE FOR DRIVERS
The Hellenic Police urges drivers to avoid using the aforementioned roads and avenues and to follow the instructions of traffic police officers for their convenience and to prevent additional traffic problems.
CONTACT
For further information, please contact the Hellenic Police or refer to local traffic announcements.
Stay informed and plan your routes accordingly to minimize disruptions during the SNF Nostos Run 2026.
Source: cnn.gr
