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New evidence has emerged regarding a fatal traffic accident on the Patras-Pyrgos highway in Kato Achaia, Greece, which resulted in the death of a 46-year-old woman. A 53-year-old man has been charged, with indications that he crossed into the opposite lane of traffic.
The toll-by-kilometer charging system will be implemented starting Friday, July 17, at the Varda Interchange on the Patras-Pyrgos section of the Olympia Odos highway, as announced by Olympia Odos. The company has been applying this system since 2021 from Elefsina to Patras.
A fire in Tragano, Elis, caused the closure and diversion of traffic on the Patras-Pyrgos highway. Emergency responders were on the scene, and traffic has since been restored.
Christos Dimas announced that there have been no accidents on the new Patras-Pyrgos highway during its first ten months of operation. This indicates improved safety on the newly constructed road.
The Patras-Pyrgos highway has reopened its lane towards Pyrgos after traffic was diverted earlier between Kyllini and Gastouni due to an ongoing fire in the Tragano area.
The new Patras-Pyrgos highway will introduce kilometric toll charges starting March 13, 2026, with gates becoming operational at the Kato Achaia interchange as the highway nears completion.