BOAK motorway traffic adjustments announced in Crete

Long-term traffic regulations and roadworks are being implemented on sections of the BOAK motorway in Crete.

In Chania, the Chania Police Directorate has ordered lane narrowing and traffic adjustments from October 10, 2026, through February 12, 2027. These measures affect the stretch from the Mournies junction to the Vamvakopoulo junction, as well as the section from Vamvakopoulo to the Souda junction.

In Heraklion, the Heraklion Police Directorate has announced that starting October 11, 2026, for a period of two months, the exit from the BOAK toward Anopoli in the southern branch toward Agios Nikolaos will be closed to facilitate reconstruction works. Traffic toward Anopoli will be rerouted through the Episkopi exit. Additionally, a brief traffic interruption is scheduled for October 11, 2026, at 06:00 AM near the Vamvakopoulo junction to allow for the movement of a heavy vehicle.

Diktaion Parachoriseis is managing the works and has implemented safety measures, advising drivers to follow temporary signage and maintain low speeds.