The new highway Patras – Pyrgos was inaugurated on Thursday 31 July by the Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Referring to a project that “in the conscience of the inhabitants resembled Arta’s bridge” and stressed: “We deliver it with great pride.”
Today, Friday 1st August, Given the first 65 of a total of 74.8 miles of highway, specifically the section from Pyrgos to Alissos, near Patras. Speaking on Patras’ Max Fm radio station, the prime minister said:
‘I was committed that I will move land and sky to complete this project“And he added that the completion of the new axis is” the best honor to our dozens of fellow citizens who lost their lives on an outdated path. “
THE Kyriakos Mitsotakis He also pointed out that because of the new engraving, the road “does not look much”, but the citizens react with enthusiasm, as was the case with the Thessaloniki Metro: “They didn’t believe it,” he said.
The Patra – Pyrgos route, via Olympia Road, It will last only 45 minutes, while the Athens – Pyrgos trip will take place in about 2 hours and 45 minuteswith greater security and comfort.
According to the timetable, the remaining 10 km, up to Midilogli, are expected to be completed and delivered to traffic by the end of November.
Referring to water management, The prime minister stressed that the government is working on a new strategy, Emphasizing Western Greece, where – as he said – “the bet is not to lose the water”.
Finally, commenting on reactions to the planned Marina Mega Yacht in Patras, He noted that the big projects, despite the individual objections, are ultimately for the benefit of local communities.