The Driskos Tunnel (Greek: Σήραγγα Δρίσκου) is a 4.5 kilometres long tunnel on the Egnatia Odos motorway. It passes underneath the Mitsikeli mountain. Works began in 2001 as part of the Ioannina-Arachthos segment of the motorway, one of its most challenging and costly segments. Its construction faced challenges, as it was built under a mountain containing sandstone. It is the longest road tunnel of the whole motorway and it was the longest in Greece, until the 6 kilometres long T2 Tunnel of the A1 Motorway completed in 2017.

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Driskos Tunnel

Overview
Location	Ioannina, Greece
Coordinates	39°39′24.9″N 20°57′38.0″E
Status	Operational
Route
Operation
Work begun	2001
Opened	18 June 2008
Operator	Egnatia Odos S.A.
Traffic	automotive
Character	Twin-tube motorway tunnel
Technical
Length	4,800 m (15,700 ft)
No. of lanes	2x2

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