F.A.Q.
The total project budget is approximately EUR 1,118 billion and is financed by a combination of bank loans, toll revenues, private investments of Nea Odos’ Shareholders, and the financial contribution of the Greek State and the European Union. Nea Odos is the Concession Company which has undertaken the study, design, construction, operation, exploitation and maintenance of “Ionia Odos” Concession Project. Nea Odos, is a subsidiary company of the GEK TERNA group of companies and combines know-how , experience and expertise along with comprehensive knowledge of the Greek reality. Drivers are asked to pay toll rates in order to keep unchanged the quality characteristics of the contemporary motorways, and also to help optimize the services offered. Paying toll rates is one of the most effective methods for financing the construction and maintenance, as well as for improving our cutting-edge motorways. The Greek State has decided that the project will adopt the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model through a 30-year concession agreement. This means that a part of the cost related to construction, improvement, and daily maintenance of this contemporary motorway, is directly funded by its users who pay the toll rates and not by every individual Greek taxpayer. Therefore, users who are able to enjoy the services of a modern motorway which offers comfortable trips, increased road safety, reduced travel time and high quality services, are the ones who will financially contribute to its construction and maintenance, depending on the frequency of the usage. This is an internationally recognised model and is characterized as the most socially fair and economically viable plan. In a concession project, the company, i.e. the Concessionaire has overall responsibility for the below: The Constructor performs almost all Design-Construction works as described in the Design-Construction Agreement signed between the latter and the Concessionaire. The Independent Engineer is responsible for checking the designs and the Operation and Maintenance Manuals as well as for ensuring the implementation of the works in accordance with the Constructor’s Quality System. Furthermore, it is responsible for approving the payments to the Constructor while it issues all Work Completion Certificates. Independent Engineer’s responsibilities are described in more detail in the Concession Agreement and the Independent Engineer Agreement. Banks undertake a part of the project financing. The organization chart of the Concession Project is here. Call immediately 1075 - the four - digit emergency telephone number of Nea Odos and a company’s patrol will come ASAP. If you are close to an Emergency Telephone located along the motorway, you can contact directly at no cost the Traffic Management Centre. According to the decision of the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commision (EETT) No. 966/2 – Government Gazette 5266/B/30-11-2020,we inform all drivers that a call to 1075 is subject to the tariff policy applied by each telco provider. For your information, you may visit the website of your provider or/and the relevant observatory by EETT at: https://www.eett.gr/opencms/opencms/EETT/EETT/ESPA/espa_paratiritirio/index.html The height of the vehicle and the number of axes are the basic factors that determine the amount of the toll rates. Please find here available the toll rates per vehicle category. Besides cash and credit/debit card at the toll collectors, Nea Odos has recently launched a new and fast payment method. For the first time in Greece, drivers can pay using the Automatic Payment Machines which offer a convenient and easy way to pay the toll rates. The Automatic Payment Machines accept bank notes and coins and allow drivers to continue their trip without delay! Ionia Odos concession project, with a total length of 380 km, is divided into three main sections and includes: a) “Ionia Odos” motorway of an approximate length of 196 km. from the end of “ Trikoupis” bridge in Antirrio to Egnatia Odos near Ioannina (Egnatia Odos I/C). b) A.TH.E. motorway of an approximate length of 172,5 km from Metamorphossi I/C (area of Attiki Odos) to Skarfia - after Kamena Vourla. c) and A.TH.E. connecting branch Schimatari - Chalkida of a total length of 11 km.What services are offered to drivers?
According to the decision of the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commision (EETT) No. 966/2 – Government Gazette 5266/B/30-11-2020,we inform all drivers that a call to 1075 is subject to the tariff policy applied by each telco provider. For your information, you may visit the website of your provider or/and the relevant observatory by EETT at: https://www.eett.gr/opencms/opencms/EETT/EETT/ESPA/espa_paratiritirio/index.htmlHow much will this project cost and who finances it?
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Who are we?
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Who determines the toll rates and their increases?
What is the structure and organization chart of the concession project?
I had an accident - what should I do?
Which factors determine the amount of the toll rates payable?
What are the available payment methods for drivers?
What does Ionia Odos Concession Project include?
Ionia Odos constitutes a connecting branch between Antirrio Bridge and Egnatia Odos I/C in Ioannina. This road is of paramount importance - social and development one - since, connecting all Western Greece significantly upgrading urban and rural centers such as Ioannina, Arta and Agrinio.
This is a project that filled a many year demand and reinvigorate all counties of the broader region.
In this section most of the necessary interventions have been performed thus upgrading it to a modern, safe motorway