The first section of the Patras – Pyrgos road, part of the Olympia Odos project, is nearing completion, boasting a progress rate exceeding 65% as of March. Constructed by the AVAX Group, this segment is essential for the establishment of a modern and safe highway.

Stretching 21.3 km, this section connects Midilogli (the Industrial Area of Patras) to Karaiika. It is anticipated to be finalized by the end of November and is noted as the most complex segment of the new Patras - Pyrgos highway, primarily due to the challenge of blending construction work with ongoing regular traffic.

Note that just last October, the project's progress stood at 53%. Currently, over 400 workers are diligently engaged on-site each day. The project design encompasses significant infrastructure features, including two lanes of traffic in either direction with a total width of 12 meters, two bridges, 21 overpasses and underpasses, three grade-separated interchanges, and 55 retaining walls.