The Thessaloniki Metro will temporarily suspend operations for 15 days in March, as part of ongoing works to connect the system with its Kalamaria extension, a government official announced on Wednesday.

Speaking to a local radio station, Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Nikos Tachiaos said the shutdown will take place shortly before Easter, with services resuming just ahead of Holy Week. He added that a further two-day interruption will follow after Easter to complete remaining technical work on the extension.

“The decision was made so the necessary connections can be completed in the safest and most effective way,” Tachiaos said, noting that the temporary inconvenience is required to finalize the long-awaited expansion of the metro network.

The deputy minister also referred to the Thessaloniki Flyover road project, confirming that under the current contract it is scheduled for completion on May 16, 2027. However, he said authorities are pushing for faster progress in order to reduce disruption for residents and potentially deliver the project earlier than planned.