Central Greece Motorway

A3 motorway shield

A3 motorway
Αυτοκινητόδρομος 3
Central Greece Motorway
Αυτοκινητόδρομος Κεντρικής Ελλάδας
Route information
Part of E65
Length: 174 km (108 mi)
Major junctions
North end: A2 near Grevena
South end: A1 near Lamia
Location
Regions: West Macedonia, Thessaly, Central Greece
Major cities: Grevena, Kalambaka, Trikala, Karditsa, Lamia
Highway system
Motorways in Greece

Motorway 3 (A3), or the Central Greece motorway is a motorway under construction in Greece. It will lead from the Motorway 1 near Lamia to the Motorway 2 near Grevena, passing Karditsa, Trikala and Kalambaka. It will carry the European route E65. Starting from the plain of Phthiotis near Lamia, it will cross the Othrys mountains, the plains of western Thessaly and the mountains Antichasia, Chasia and Pindos. Its total length will be 174 km.[1] The concession company is Kentriki Odos, which is a joint venture of ACS Group, Ferrovial and GEK Terna.[2] The contest began in May 2005 and ended on 31 May 2007 with the signing of the contract. The commencement of the 30 years concession period started in March 2008. Construction is expected to be completed in 2018, while the first section between Xyniada and Trikala will be opened in 2016.[3]

Exit list

Exit Name Destinations Notes
Kallithea Interchange
Oxyneia
Trygona
Kalampaka
Vasiliki
Trikala
Proastio, Agnantero
Karditsa
Sofades
Anavra
Smokovo
Domokos, Xyniada
Lamia, Lianokladi
Lamia, Komma
Lamia Interchange

References

  1. Kentriki Odos, project description
  2. Kentriki Odos, company description
  3. ypodomes.com
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