Sustainable development at a glance

At Nea Odos we work tirelessly, aiming to offer highest levels of road safety, together with top quality services to all drivers.

Our strategic goal is the operation of modern motorways following European standards, safe transportation and the provision of quality and management services that contribute to the development of the national economy, ensure environmental protection and upgrade the quality of life of society.

The First Electrictromobility-Friendly Motorway

All the MSSs in the motorways of Nea Odos currently have electrical charging capability. The Ionia Odos was the first motorway in Greece to offer electric vehicle charging at each of its MSSs starting in 2018. The company owns the most advanced and fastest chargers in Europe, capable of fast charging an electric vehicle with sufficient autonomy, at 80% of its capacity and within only 20 minutes. Each charger, at each station, has the ability to charge up to 2 cars simultaneously, providing a unique service experience for electric vehicle owners. Nea Odos focuses on utilizing energy from renewable sources for powering the electric charging infrastructure.

AI-Powered Motorway Safety System

For the first time on a Greek motorway, Artificial Intelligence in state-of-the-art cameras, placed in open road construction at the entrances to the roads, is being used. The purpose of the system is to detect the entry of animals and people onto the motorway, as well as vehicles moving in the opposite direction, in order to ensure the immediate response of the competent authorities and the prevention of accidents. The innovative AI camera system includes image analysis software, while all incidents are immediately reported to the Traffic Management Centers (TMCs). By the end of 2023, 117 AI cameras have been installed on the ramps of the motorway under our responsibility, with the prospect of adding 55 additional cameras by the end of 2024.

At Nea Odos we strongly believe that the effective operation of the company is primarily thanks to the people who manage it and we recognize our responsibility towards them. The company seeks to provide a safe work environment that promotes personal and professional development, without any form of discrimination.

Environmental sustainability has been a key objective since the project design phase. Nea Odos recognises the extent of its impact on the natural environment and implements an integrated environmental management system demonstrating that a motorway can operate successfully without harming or disturbing the natural environment.

Motorist Service Station Malakasas (Sirios): The 1st and largest Hybrid Electric Car Charging Station in Greece

The creation of the first and largest hybrid electric car charging station in Greece was completed from Nea Odos in Μ.S.S. Malakasas (Sirios). With the installation of photovoltaic panels on the canopies of the parking lots, the production of "green" energy and the charging of electric cars are combined.

Project highlights:

• Total investment exceeding €900,000
• Construction of parking lot roofs specifically designed for cars
• Installation of photovoltaic panels with a cumulative power output of around 500kWp
• 4 chargers with a power of 120kW each
• Hybrid inverters

Putting Circular Economy into Practice: Cold In-Place Asphalt Recycling

For the reconstruction of asphalt pavements on sections of the A.T.H.E. motorway, Nea Odos implemented a method based on the reuse of materials and reduced energy consumption levels. This process is the cold in-place recycling of asphalt pavements, during which the existing asphalt layers are removed and the materials are mixed on-site to create the recycled mixture that is then laid back on the road surface. This mixture consists of more than 90% reusable materials, resulting in a reduction not only in the need for new materials, but also in the requirements for production, processing, transportation, and temporary storage.