The construction of Thessaloniki Metro has been a sore issue for years.
After many delays a new period started a few days ago as the construction works
restarted after four years. The Greek Minister MrSpirtzis in the presence of
the General Secretary of Ministry Mr. Dedes and the President and the Managing
Director of Attiko Metro Mr. Milopoulos and Mrs. Papadopoulou announced the
beginning of the works and their completion by 2020.
The first machine for the
construction of the tunnel began a month ago from “Nea Elvetia” station towards
to the west at “Analipsi” station. Moreover, a second machine is expected to
start the second opening of the tunnel these days so as the last 1,890 meters
of the two twin tunnels to be constructed. So far 75% of the total length of
the tunnel has been implemented, while its construction will be completed by
the end of the year.
Simultaneously, on February
19th, 2016 the 2nd Supplementary Convention of 25.000.000,00€ total budget was
signed in reference to the archaeological research and the archaeological works
started again. 82% of the excavation work has already been carried out and the
archaeological works that remains are related only to a total of six stations.
Moreover, the construction works have been started again in 9 construction
sites since early March, while the works are continuing also in all five
stations in the extension of the Metro line to Kalamaria.
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