Project Summary

Environmental Protection
PRELIMINARY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR THE MOTORIST SERVICE STATIONS (MSS) OF THE EGNATIA HIGHWAY IN THE AREA OF SOSTIS, PREFECTURE OF RODOPI

Client: Egnatia Highway SA
Year: 2003

ISSUE

The purpose of the study was the preliminary environmental impact assessment of the project for the construction of the Motorist Service Station (MSS) next to the Egnatia Highway in the area of Sostis, Prefecture of Rodopi.

SOLUTION
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Since Egnatia is a closed highway which connects the eastern and western entrances into the country (Bridge of Kipoi-Igoumenitsa), the development of appropriate rest areas are necessary which will provide services for both passengers and vehicles.

The Motorist Service Station in the area of Sostis is located on Station 20+550 – Station 21+150 on the highway section 14.3.2. (Iasmos-Komotini) of Egnatia Highway. The proposed MSS is situated north-east from community of Sostis into the administrative boundaries of Municipality of Sostis, 8km from the city of Komotini.
The estimated number of daily vehicles for the year 2010, which utilize the MSS, is about 10.866 vehicles.

The proposed MSS includes:
• Gas station
• Lubrication and washing of cars and trucks
• Parking lots for cars and trucks
• Recreation facilities
• Snack Bar, cafeteria
• WC and WC for persons with disabilities
• Infant care facility
• Mini Market-purchase of local and traditional products
• Areas of cultural promotion
• Roadway and tourist information stations
• Telephone and fax
• Road assistance

In the current study, the exact locations for the construction of the works were identified and the existing condition of the natural and human environment was examined. Additionally, the feasibility of the works was demonstrated and a technical description of the works was performed.

Finally, the environmental impact from the construction and operation of the works was described and the mitigating actions during the construction and operation phases were provided.

BENEFIT

The study was submitted to the environmental public authority and the approved environmental terms were obtained.