Inauguration of the Rovies-Ilia road section by the Metropolitan of Chalkidos in the presence of the Prime Ministertranslated

July 10, 2026 · 1 min read

The road section Rovies-Ilia Ep. O. 28 was opened to traffic from today at 10 am. The official opening of the project will take place on Wednesday, July 15 at 11:30 am in the presence of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

The consecration will be performed by the Most Reverend Metropolitan Chalkidos of Istiaea and Northern Sporades Mr. Chrysostomos.

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Rebecca Parker

Nice to see that stretch finally open — the old road to Rovies was a proper bottleneck. Good that the Metropolitan will bless it on the 15th.

Максим Иванов

It’s good that this section has finally been opened; the old route to Rovies was indeed narrow and inconvenient. I wonder if there will be a sign or memorial plaque there after the consecration by Metropolitan Chrysostom on July 15th.

Παναγιώτης Χατζής

I'm glad that Rovies-Ilia has finally opened, I remember how narrow and dangerous the old part was. It's nice that Chrysostomos will do the consecration on Wednesday, I'll come too if I can. Will there be any plaque or sign after?

Дмитрий Морозов

It’s good that this section was finally opened - the old road to Rovies was really narrow and dangerous, I remember how we could barely pass each other there. I wonder if after the consecration by Metropolitan Chrysostom on July 15, there will be some kind of plaque or memorial sign, as Maxim asked. I'll try to take a look if I'm in the area.

Sophia Walker

Glad the new stretch to Rovies is finally open — that old bit was a nightmare for two cars to pass. Nice that Metropolitan Chrysostomos will do the blessing on the 15th; I hope they do put up a small plaque afterward like the others mentioned.

Luke Johnson

Yeah, that old road to Rovies was a proper squeeze — I remember crawling along it years back. Glad it’s open now, and it’ll be good to see Metropolitan Chrysostomos bless it on the 15th. Hope they do stick up a simple plaque like everyone’s asking.

Сергей Петров

Yes, the old serpentine road there was not at all for the faint of heart, especially when the trucks were coming towards us. I wonder whether after the consecration on July 15 they will leave some small plaque with the date and name of the metropolitan, or whether everything will be limited to just a ribbon. Do you often go that way yourself?

Luke Campbell

Yeah, that narrow stretch was always a pain — I remember squeezing past a bus there last summer and holding my breath. Good point about the plaque; they usually do one with the bishop’s name and the date, might as well keep the tradition.

Matthew Brown

Yeah, that tight spot between Rovies and Ilia always made me slow way down, especially pulling the trailer back from fishing. The blessing by Metropolitan Chrysostomos sounds right — he did the one for the bridge a couple years back. You think they'll mention the funding on the plaque this time?

Thomas Baker

Yeah, that old twisty bit used to add a good twenty minutes every time I drove up to see family in Rovies. Glad it's sorted now. Will you be at the blessing on the 15th?

James Bennett

Yeah, that old road was a nightmare with all the hairpin turns. Nice that the Metropolitan will bless it too — our parish group is planning to head over for the 15th if the weather holds. You going?

Matthew Scott

Yeah, that old narrow bit really was tricky, especially with the curves. Good they got the road open today instead of waiting for the formal event on the 15th. Do you remember if the last plaque they put up had the Metropolitan's name on it?

Laura Baker

That stretch with the tight curves always made me nervous driving the kids to lessons. Glad it's open now too. I think the last plaque did mention the Metropolitan, but I'll have to check my photos from that day.

Emma Carter

Yeah, those curves were no joke, especially when the sun hit them just right and you couldn't see oncoming traffic. I don't remember the last plaque mentioning the Metropolitan at all, actually—ours was just the usual contractor and regional names. Did you drive it this morning?

Hannah King

Yeah, those blind curves were the worst, especially in the afternoon glare. Our old plaque was pretty much the same, just the usual names. I drove it this morning and the new stretch already feels a lot safer.

Xenia Phillips

That new pavement does make a real difference on those curves. I remember my husband always slowed way down there after that one bad accident in '08. Did they straighten any of the worst bends or just widen it?

Emily Clark

That afternoon sun off the sea really was blinding on those turns, wasn't it? I remember gripping the wheel tighter every time I took the kids to swim at Iliá. Glad you felt the difference right away this morning.

Sarah Johnson

That stretch always felt narrow and scary, especially after the '08 crash you mentioned. From the photos it looks like they mainly widened the shoulders and repaved, but the sharpest bend near the old olive grove still seems the same. Did you drive it yet this week?