BOAK motorway construction in Crete faces weather delays

The construction of the new BOAK motorway in Crete is facing temporary delays due to severe weather conditions. Traffic on the Neapoli – Agios Nikolaos section is expected to remain suspended until Wednesday, September 30, at 17:00, provided weather conditions permit. During this period, light vehicles and buses will be diverted via the Old National Road, while vehicles exceeding 12 tons will be rerouted through a regional road connecting Heraklion, Arkalochori, Viannos, Ierapetra, Pachia Ammos, and Agios Nikolaos.

Despite these weather-related setbacks, the Greek government is preparing for a major milestone. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Infrastructure Minister Christos Dimas are expected to visit Crete in early October to officially inaugurate the first 10 kilometers of the new motorway. This section, spanning Neapoli to Agios Nikolaos, is the most advanced part of the project and is being executed as a public works project by the AKTOR Group. While the full Neapoli to Agios Nikolaos section is projected for completion in 2027, this initial segment represents a significant step in the long-term development of the Crete motorway network.