A large part of the projects and infrastructures being implemented in Greece have to do with transport. Greece has a modern transport network which is constantly being upgraded with projects which continue uninterrupted, day after day. The unique geography of Greece requires multifaceted and expensive construction efforts for implementation of the relevant plans, so one can easily under the extent and difficulty of these projects.
Transport projects are characterized by wide ranging planning throughout all regions of the country. Greece, with its pivotal geographical position is a trade transport and transportation gateway between the East and West, since via its network rapid, safe and comfortable transports of people and goods towards to countries of the Balkans, Eastern Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean are carried out. The main project with functional, but also symbolic, importance for the connection between East and West is the Via Egnatia which is nearing completion. Via Egnatia is the main northern road which crosses the country horizontally from west to east uniting the port of Igoumenitsa with the border at Evros, at the same time serving all exists from the country to the countries of the Balkans peninsula.
