Heavy rain from Storm Kristin paralyzed major roads in Athens, causing long delays on key highways and in the city center as authorities remain on high alert and forecasters warn that severe weather will persist

Short-, medium- and long-term measures were reviewed, including limits on trucks on Kifisos Avenue, smart traffic lights, expanded public transport and major infrastructure projects still years from completion

Temporary right-lane closures on one of Athens’ busiest highways will affect traffic toward Lamia and Piraeus on Jan. 19, 20 and 23, as authorities carry out scheduled roadworks

Greek authorities are exploring a pilot restriction on heavy vehicles between 7:00–10:00 AM to reduce congestion on Kifissos, though experts warn bottlenecks may shift to adjacent hours

Kyriakos Mitsotakis asked about specter of flooding in Greek capital in wake of Valencia catastrophe