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Crete BOAK highway construction and traffic disruptions

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Construction on the Northern Cretan Axis Highway (BOAK) has led continues to significant cause logistical challenges and safety concerns. significant traffic disruptions. The Heraklion Hotel Association reported has previously warned that daily construction works have caused kilometer-long queues and lengthy delays, particularly on the Heraklion–Chersonissos section. The association warned that these delays risk queues, potentially delaying travelers missing flights, increase worker commutes by up to 90 minutes, and could potentially obstruct obstructing emergency vehicles such as ambulances and fire brigades. To facilitate bridge demolition between km 187 (Neapoli Junction) and km 197 (Xerokampou Junction), vehicles. New traffic regulations have been implemented by the Lasithi Rethymno Police Directorate has implemented 24-hour traffic closures. The first phase involves to facilitate ongoing works. In the demolition of bridge T6 Heraklion landfill area (km 102+200 to 104+200), 24-hour regulations will remain in effect from 06:00 on September 17 22 until 06:00 on September 21, November 22, 2026. The second phase covers Additionally, daytime restrictions will apply in the demolition of bridge T5 Geropotamos area (km 75+400 to 77+900) from 06:00 on September 25 22 until 18:00 on September 29, November 24, 2026. During these periods, vehicles under 12 tons will be diverted to These measures follow previous 24-hour closures implemented by the Old National Road—specifically via PEO–Lakonisi–Kritsa Junction Lasithi Police Directorate for traffic bridge demolitions between Neapoli and Agios Nikolaos—while heavy vehicles exceeding 12 tons must use the Southern Road Axis via the Ierapetra-Viannos-Heraklion provincial road. Nikolaos. Regarding long-term progress, project timelines, the Chersonissos-Neapoli section is currently over 40% complete. Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Christos Dimas announced has stated in Parliament that while the ultimate contractual deadline is July 11, 2029, current planning aims for service availability by July 11, 2028. This The 23.5 km project, managed through a Public-Private Partnership involving by the GEK TERNA and AKTOR Group consortium, consortium via a Public-Private Partnership, includes the construction of a 600-meter twin tunnel in the Kako Oros area. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport is reportedly monitoring works to ensure adherence to this updated schedule.

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  1. 2026-09-25 05:28 UTC Crete BOAK highway construction and traffic disruptions
  2. 2026-09-19 08:42 UTC Crete BOAK highway construction and traffic disruptions
  3. 2026-09-16 07:11 UTC Crete BOAK highway construction and traffic disruptions

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