Athens drivers and pedestrians should expect disruptions beginning today, Saturday, Nov. 15, as authorities roll out the first phase of extensive road closures and parking bans for events marking the 52nd anniversary of the Polytechnic uprising. The commemorations culminate on Monday, Nov. 17, with marches and ceremonies in central Athens. According to the Hellenic Police, safety measures and traffic regulations will be implemented gradually from 6 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, and will remain in effect until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Restrictions include street closures, parking prohibitions, and access limits around the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), Exarchia, the U.S. Embassy, and major arteries such as Patision.Closures and Parking Bans: Nov. 15-18 From Saturday through Tuesday morning, several streets in the Exarchia area and the wider city center will be closed to vehicles and subject to no-parking rules.