Kifissou Avenue Freeway
After the Olympics of 2004, the Kifissou Avenue freeway, now with three to four lanes, runs for 15 km over the river because of lack of space of housing in the Athens area. It will also connect Piraeus, from the northern suburbs and the communities of south suburban Athens from Varkiza to Phaliron. This will decongest Athens' downtown streets.
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