Motorway 3 (A3), or the Central Greece motorway is a partially completed motorway in Greece. It will lead from the Motorway 1 near Lamia to the Motorway 2 near Grevena, passing Karditsa, Trikala and Kalambaka. It will carry the European route E65. Starting from the plain of Phthiotis near Lamia, it will cross the Othrys mountains, the plains of western Thessaly and the mountains Antichasia, Chasia and Pindos. Its total length will be 174 km.[1] The concession company is Kentriki Odos, which is a joint venture of ACS Group, Ferrovial and GEK Terna.[2] Tendering began in May 2005 and ended on 31 May 2007 with the signing of the contract. The commencement of the 30 years concession period started in March 2008. However, as of late 2017, construction of the 32km Lamia – Xyniada and 50km Trikala – Kallithea segments is suspended due to lack of funds. The completition date of the whole motorway is currently unknown, but it will not happen earlier than 2020, while the first section between Xyniada and Trikala was inaugurated on December 22, 2017.
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