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Repairs Begin on BOAK Bridge; Expect Lane Closures and Delays

Monday, 22 June 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

Repair and maintenance works are currently underway on the Agios Ioannis Hostos bridge along the BOAK highway in Heraklion. The works involve restoration of concrete surface damage on the bridge structure. The BOAK is the main east-west motorway crossing Crete, heavily used by tourists traveling between Heraklion, Rethymno, and eastern Crete. Drivers should expect possible lane restrictions or delays in this section and are advised to allow extra travel time when using this route. Local traffic updates and signage on-site will guide drivers through any temporary diversions. No full closure has been announced. Travelers relying on the BOAK to reach destinations such as Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, or Sitia should monitor road conditions before departing, particularly during peak summer traffic hours.

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